What R.J. Hampton brings to the Denver Nuggets

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 24: RJ Hampton of the Breakers runs out during the round four NBL match between the New Zealand Breakers and the Illawarra Hawks at Spark Arena on October 24, 2019 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Denver Nuggets point guard R.J. Hampton was a top prospect coming out of high school but his stock dropped after a short stint in the NBL.

This begs the question: what does R.J. Hampton bring to the Denver Nuggets?

Hampton, 19-years-old, was selected by the New Orleans Pelicans with the 24th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft and subsequently traded to the Nuggets. Projected to be a lottery pick even after an underwhelming 2019-20 season…