It's alarming how bad the backup center position has been for the Nuggets in recent years
It hasn’t taken long at all for it to become crystal clear that Jonas Valanciunas is going to make all the difference in the world for the Nuggets this season. Even in the preseason, it’s jarring to see the team run a competent offense with Nikola Jokic on the bench, and the team’s newfound frontcourt versatility has been a breath of fresh air.