Mason Plumlee had an up-and-down season with the Denver Nuggets this season. After the infamous midseason trade that sent Jusuf Nurkic and a first round pick to Portland, Plumlee has become an integral part in both Denver’s rotation and culture. A hard-worker by nature, Plumlee was forced into competition for most of his life. With two brothers also playing in the NBA, the former Duke and Portland center brought some athleticism and grit to Denver’s big man rotation as soon as he arrived.
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As he has spent more time in Denver, his minutes have naturally faded into a natural backup allotment behind star center Nikola Jokic.