During the Nuggets’ quest for their first title in franchise history, Peyton Watson was an understudy, watching Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the rest of the team guide the franchise to the top.
As Denver prepares to defend its crown, Denver needs the second-year forward to step into a supporting role.
The Nuggets don’t have Bruce Brown, who averaged 26.6 minutes off the bench in the postseason last year, or veteran Jeff Green, who played the second-most minutes (17.2 per game) among the reserves. That means Denver will rely on Watson to become a key contributor when the starters need a breather.