Nuggets youngster proves doubters wrong in first preseason game

Denver Nuggets v Oklahoma City Thunder - Game Five | Joshua Gateley/GettyImagesThe Nuggets showed some warts as a team in their first preseason game on Saturday night, losing to the Timberwolves 128-116 in San Diego. But one player who was very impressive and looks ready to take a major leap this season was Peyton Watson. Now entering his fourth season, Watson has steadily progressed, but hasn’t been able to keep a consistent everyday role.

He’s due for a rookie extension this month, and with the added depth and upcoming financial crunch, it’s going to be hard to justify a big deal for Watson if he doesn’t show out early. There have been whispers about Watson being the odd man out, and that…