The Nuggets waived guard Nick Johnson, in addition to two other players Saturday, bringing the Nuggets' roster to 15 players, the maximum allowed by the NBA. As a result, it means second-year point guard Erick Green's bid to make the roster was a success.
All the while, the Nuggets' final roster spot was down to which of the duo played better. Johnson had the added advantage of having a guaranteed contract, which almost always means that player will stay on the roster over one that doesn't.
But Green, who has steadily improved since being drafted by the Nuggets in 2013, was good in summer workouts and was even better in the preseason.