Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope cares far more than most fans know.
The 10-year veteran got off to a blistering start this season, his first in Denver since being acquired from Washington over the summer. According to Caldwell-Pope, it’s the best start he’s ever had.
Among players with at least 4.5 3-point attempts per game, Caldwell-Pope entered Friday night’s matchup against the Lakers leading the NBA with a 45.3% shooting clip from outside the arc. This despite suffering a minor cold spell in early December. In the four games from Nov. 30 through Dec. 6, the Nuggets dropped three of four and Caldwell-Pope momentarily lost his rhythm, connecting on only 4 of 17 from 3-point range.