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Denver Nuggets Draft Syracuse Forward Tyler Lydon 24th Overall

After moving down on the draft board, the Denver Nuggets were able to grab Tyler Lydon with the 24th overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft.

At Syracuse, Lydon shot 40% from long range, and most of the attempts were taken well beyond the college three point line, proving that he can feel comfortable taking similar shots at the next level.

Early on in the 2017 NBA Draft, the Denver Nuggets and Utah Jazz made a draft trade that also sent Trey Lyles from the Jazz to the Nuggets.

In return for Lyles, the Jazz received the 13th overall pick, which ended up being Donavan Mitchell from Louisville.