It may seem far away, especially for a contending team like the Nuggets, but it’s never too early for NBA Mock Drafts, and unlike last year, Denver actually has a first-round pick as of today. Christopher Kline of FanSided released his first mock recently, which has the Nuggets taking big man Joshua Jefferson, out of Iowa State, with the 27th overall pick.
Jefferson is undersized for a center in the league at just 6’8”, but he uses his size, strength, athleticism, and basketball IQ to offer a sort of Jokic imitation for the Cyclones, working as an offensive playmaking hub, often out of the high post.