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2016 NBA Mock Draft: Built On Unpredictability

By Aaron Ferguson

March 24, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Brandon Ingram (14) dunks to score a basket against Oregon Ducks during the second half of the semifinal game in the West regional of the NCAA Tournament at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
March 24, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Brandon Ingram (14) dunks to score a basket against Oregon Ducks during the second half of the semifinal game in the West regional of the NCAA Tournament at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 24, 2016; Villanova, PA, USA; Providence Friars guard Kris Dunn (3) shoots against the Villanova Wildcats at Wells Fargo Center. The Providence Friars won 82-76 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2016; Villanova, PA, USA; Providence Friars guard Kris Dunn (3) shoots against the Villanova Wildcats at Wells Fargo Center. The Providence Friars won 82-76 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

7. Denver Nuggets – Kris Dunn (Providence)

The Denver Nuggets have a solid wave of young players behind veterans like Danilo Gallinari, Wilson Chandler and Kenneth Faried, and bringing in Kris Dunn would add to their depth. Dunn is known to be more of a playmaker than a scorer on offense, but is also heralded for his great defense.

Dunn, 22, is the Big East’s back-to-back Player of the Year winner, and with good reason. Last season he averaged 16.4 PPG, 6.2 APG, 5.3 RPG and 2.5 SPG. He is the definition of a two-way player at the college level with 2.2 offensive and 2.3 defensive win shares last season. His Offensive Box Plus/Minus (OBPM) of 5.6 and Defensive Box Plus/Minus (DBPM) of 5.7 confirms the impact he has as a two-way player.

An area of concern for Dunn has to be the turnovers. He had a 28.0 usage percentage that came with a 18.8 turnover rate in his final season. While he improved over his shophomore year (22.6 turnover rate), it is still a bit concerning. He does make up for it with playmaking abilities, however, with a 50.0 assist rate as a sophomore and only saw it dip slightly to 41.8 as a junior.

Dunn stands 6-foot-4, giving him good size for a NBA point guard. His 6-foot-9 wingspan and quickness allows for him to defend passing lanes, stay in front of opponents and contest shots. His ability on the defensive end is what makes him a highly-touted prospect.

The Nuggets will get a solid point guard to backup or play alongside Emmanuel Mudiay. Dunn’s playmaking abilities and defensive prowess will make his teammates better, too. Dunn to the Nuggets is a good fit because it allows him to play freely with good talent, whether it’s off the bench or as a starter.

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