The Denver Nuggets selected power forward Zeke Nnaji, with the No. 22 choice and apparently traded for R.J. Hampton at No. 24 in the preliminary of the 2020 NBA Draft on Wednesday evening. So just how do the latest gamers fit on the present lineup?
Zeke Nnaji, Power Forward, University of Arizona
Nnaji is a 6-foot-11, 240-pound power forward who averaged 16.1 points and also 8.6 rebounds in his only season for the Arizona Wildcats. He was named as the Pac-12 Freshman of the Year acquiring 14 double-doubles, which were the second-most by a Wildcat fresher in program history.
The Nuggets have a number of concerns with their front court deepness as Mason Plumlee, Jerami Grant, and also Paul Millsap are all freelances. Depending on what the Nuggets decide to do in the free agent market will certainly determine just how much having fun time Nnaji will certainly have in the upcoming period.
Zeke Nnaji of the Arizona Wildcats
Nnaji is a good rebounder and has the capability to end up strong at the rim. One location of enhancement at the NBA degree will be his protection as an edge guard. Yet, if the Nuggets require a pianist, they have the appropriate person in Nnaji who dazzled Arizona followers with this performance of The Star-Spangled Banner at facility court.
Happy # 4thOfJuly
Delight in @ZekeNnaji_Hoopz’s rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner from facility court at McKale! @APlayersProgram|#BackThePac pic.twitter.com/kmMj56TP5m
— Pac-12 Network (@Pac12Network) July 4, 2020
Fit on the Nuggets Depth Chart: Backup Power Forward
R.J. Hampton, Guard, New Zealand Breakers
According to ESPN, the Nuggets traded a 2023 lottery-protected first-round choice to the New Orleans Pelicans for guard R.J. Hampton, that played last period with the New Zealand Breakers.
Playing overseas in the National Basketball League, Hampton averaged 8.8 points as well as 2.4 assists in 15 games. The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor thinks Hampton’s game approaches Nuggets protect Will Barton.
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— NBA (@NBA) November 17, 2020
Standing at 6-foot-5, Hampton, like Barton, has a fast very first step and also is an eruptive playmaker at the edge. He has the ability to be a plus defender as a result of his athleticism. He will require to improve his capturing touch and also has been exercising with former Nuggets sharpshooter Mike Miller, according to the Denver Post.
Do not expect to see much of him on the court this year with Barton, Jamal Murray, Gary Harris and also Monte Morris in advance of him on the depth chart.