As excited as everyone is for this season of Nuggets basketball, the new, revamped roster is still largely theoretical. On paper, everything looks good, but the magic elixir to make it all come together still relies on the young players developing, starting to reach their potential, and becoming meaningful, consistent parts of the rotation.
Part of the idea behind all of the added depth is that guys like Peyton Watson, Julian Strawther, Jalen Pickett, and DaRon Holmes II will be able to contribute immediately. It sounds great, but the Nuggets have been waiting years for this to happen, and it hasn’t fully come to fruition.