The Nuggets have gotten some great play out of Jalen Pickett recently, but if there’s one spot on the roster that’s still a bit up in the air, it’s the backup point guard spot. It has been the biggest question mark since day one, but thanks to Jamal Murray’s durability and outstanding play, a big on-ball leap from Peyton Watson, big men who can run the offense, Bruce Brown’s ability to play some point guard, and Pickett’s leap, they’ve gotten by just fine.
Still, there’s a big difference between getting by in the regular season and battling in the playoffs against teams with elite guard defenders like the Spurs and Thunder.