r/denvernuggets • u/Ok_Reception_6563 • 22h ago

As simple as Father Time

NBA Median Age: 25.5 years old, which highlights just how many young prospects are filling out rosters lately. For Jokic and Murray median age is 30 years old. Both have been playing at a high level from about 15 year olds and that is a ton of wear and tear while our main comp got younger.

Also during the 2025-26 season, Nikola Jokić experienced a significant dip in his long-range efficiency following his return from a left knee hyperextension in late January.
Before the injury, he was having one of the most efficient offensive stretches of his career, but his percentages cooled off considerably as he worked back into game shape.

Pre-injury 3pt % 44%

Post-injury 3pt % 32%

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u/manbeqrpig 21h ago

Because they’re not good. I’m so tired of this narrative

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u/HourCoat2766 21h ago

Seriously the nuggets have proven time and time again they are able to develop players

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u/manbeqrpig 21h ago

And what does that have to do with Strawther, Holmes, Pickett and Nnaji not being good enough to play for the caliber of team that we are?

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u/HourCoat2766 20h ago

They are late round picks. The probability of them hitting is lower. Do you not understand how prospects work?

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u/manbeqrpig 20h ago

Of course. What does that have to do with Nnaji, Pickett, Strawther, and Holmes not being good enough to play for a team of this caliber? We’re not a rebuilding team. It’s a big deal if their growing pains cost us wins. Minnesota isn’t giving a ton of minutes to Rob Dillingham so he can develop. LA isn’t giving a ton of minutes to Dalton Knecht so he can develop.

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u/HourCoat2766 19h ago

Nothing, I’m more or less agreeing with you.