Denver Nuggets: Breaking down one of the best young cores in the NBA

By Nick Crain | Aug 7, 2020

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 06: Michael Porter Jr. #1 of the Denver Nuggets shoots the ball as Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets and Jusuf Nurkic #27 of the Portland Trail Blazers look on at Visa Athletic Center at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 06, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

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Gary Harris

Age: 25

2019-20 Stats:

PPG: 10.4

APG: 2.1

SPG: 1.4

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Gary Harris’ production has fallen off in the past couple of seasons while battling injuries, but still just 25 years old has a chance to turn things around and be a piece of this young Nuggets core for a long time. When healthy, Harris has proven to be excellent. In the 2017-18 season when he played in 67 games for Denver, he averaged 17.5 points per game on 39.6 percent 3-point shooting. Don’t count Gary Harris out on being one of the better shooting guards in the NBA down the road.

Jamal Murray

Age: 23

2019-20 Stats:

PPG:18.8

APG: 4.8

SPG: 1.2

It’s almost hard to believe Jamal Murray is only 23 years old. He’s in his fourth season and has already earned a five year/$170 million extension with the Nuggets. A lethal shooter from all over the court, Murray is still nowhere near his ceiling. He is the second-leading scorer on the roster and is a huge part of why Denver plays so well together.

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