The floater. A high-arcing rainbow shot that, when performed correctly, is impossible for defenses to stop. When an offensive player receives the ball or dribbles to just outside the restricted area of the paint, a defender is often waiting patiently at the rim to swat incoming shots away. Some players have the athleticism and physical ability to challenge these players head on, but most of the Denver Nuggets make their money by avoiding these plays and showcasing finesse and grace instead.
And the Nuggets had success with floaters during the 2018-19 season, including two high profile shots by Denver’s biggest stars.