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Nelson Takes Over as Starting Point Guard

Coach Michael Malone has made it official that Jameer Nelson is the new starting point guard for the Denver Nuggets.

This decision has generated a lot of debate within Nuggets Nation about this decision. I am probably in the minority here, but I think the move is a genius one. Keep in mind Mudiay has been battling back spasms lately and was having a below average year before that.

Plus, while Nelson may make some head scratching plays at times, he has been surprisingly clutch at times this season as well. I firmly think Malone is playing the psychology card here as it will hopefully make Emmanuel Mudiay hungrier to get back in the starting rotation.