The Nuggets are off to a promising 5-2 start on the season, led by the brilliance of Nikola Jokic, who already has five triple-doubles in just seven games. But surprisingly, as good as the offense has been, the players who are supposed to be spacing the floor and creating opportunities for the stars have been massively disappointing.
Christian Braun has a nice-looking shot and has always hit threes at a high percentage despite low volume and a pretty clear reluctance to let it fly. He was elevated to the starting lineup and played very well, then received a lucrative five-year, $125 million extension in the offseason, showing the Nuggets’ confidence in Braun.