Zeke Nnaji has rehabbed, worked and waited. And waited some more.
Now the Nuggets’ back-up big man just might get a chance to show what he can do.
When two-time MVP Nikola Jokic entered health and safety protocol Tuesday night, a door opened for Nnaji to increase his playing time.
“I’m excited and I’ve been waiting for this all season,” the third-year power forward said prior to Denver’s game against the Knicks late Wednesday night at Ball Arena. “I’m finally getting an opportunity and I’m putting my heart into it.”
An ankle injury slowed Nnaji early this month and he’s appeared in only eight games, averaging a mere 3.