Denver Nuggets’ Friday Film Study: Mason Plumlee’s passing

When the Denver Nuggets traded for Mason Plumlee shortly before the 2017 NBA trade deadline, they successfully achieved their vision of 48 minutes of elite playmaking from the center position. While Nikola Joki\u0107 was in the midst of establishing himself as a premium offensive player and one of the best passers in the league, Plumlee was also creating a reputation for himself as a center that could be a primary creator in an offense.

At the time of the trade, Plumlee was averaging four assists per game for the Portland Trail Blazers. Given Denver’s unique style of play, the Nuggets were focused on obtaining a player that would allow them to play the same way for all four quarters,…