On April 9, Oklahoma City’s Russell Westbrook destroyed the hopes of Denver Nuggets fans.
His 36-foot, game-winning jumper at the buzzer at the Pepsi Center eliminated the Nuggets from the playoffs — for the fourth consecutive season.
While all eyes will be on the 13th pick in Thursday’s NBA draft for a player who could help get Denver over the hump, the Nuggets also have the 49th and 51st picks.
Productive players can be found in the second round. Think Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas, the last pick in the 2011 draft.