“We’re not where we are without Will,” new GM Calvin Booth recently said. But heading into this season, those within the Nuggets organization continue to echo his importance. 19 with a knee injury, after playing just a single half of an Orlando scrimmage. Simply put, he was Denver’s third-most-reliable player. He averaged 15.1 points and 6.3 rebounds per game, while shooting 37.5% from three and playing a multitude of roles. The 29-year-old small forward started 58 games for the Nuggets last season and was among the team’s most consistent contributors.
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One of the most impressive parts of the Nuggets’ most recent Western Conference finals run was that they won two thrilling playoff series without Barton. And his offensive game could use an extra flourish here and there, or at least one counter to teams who can doggedly chase him off the arc (as the Lakers did in the Finals.) As Robinson rounds out his game, he will continue to shoot up this list. His defense improved throughout the playoffs, though he’ll still be targeted on that end.
Only 26 years old, Robinson should have time to grow the other areas of his game. That means his effective field goal percentage on such shots is 69%, which is higher than what LeBron James shoots on attempts within five feet. He shot 46.0% on catch-and-shoot looks in the 2019–20 season. If his breakout year doesn’t prove to be a massive fluke, Robinson will be one of the best floor spacers in NBA history. And it’s all because of the pressure he puts on defenses with his otherworldly shooting. Simply put, Robinson’s presence is the difference between a historic offense and a middling one. Without Robinson, lineups including Butler and Adebayo could manage an offensive rating of only 108.8, which would have ranked in the bottom third of the league. How important is Robinson to the Heat’s offense? When he, Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo shared the floor last season, Miami had an offensive rating of 115.8, practically equivalent to the all-time mark of 115.9 set by the Mavericks in 2020. Let’s hope Murray truly takes the reins of San Antonio’s offense after an underwhelming offensive campaign in 2019–20.
He’s often too content to probe and dish, limiting his scoring impact in a middling offense. He doesn’t quite explode to the rim in the half court, nor does he look to create his own shot. Murray attempted fewer than two threes per game last season, and his reticence from beyond the arc isn’t an isolated statistic. His defensive value and transition prowess lands him the final spot on our Top 100, and he’ll need to improve his half-court offense to move much higher. Murray’s defensive excellence should help stabilize the ship. There’s a significant dose of uncertainty for San Antonio after two decades of sustained success. Murray’s ability to upsize onto larger guards provides significant value, as does his ability to wreak havoc in passing lanes. He’s a superb on-ball defender, sporting a 6' 10" wingspan that makes life increasingly difficult for opposing guards. He isn’t a prototypical point guard, but Murray’s athletic gifts are undeniable. So who will lead San Antonio forward? Murray is likely the franchise headliner. The Spurs are in the midst of pivoting to a new era, with DeMar DeRozan’s and LaMarcus Aldridge’s contracts set to expire after 2020–21. Cooper/USA TODAY Sports Troy Taormina/USA TODAY Sports Kelvin Kuo/USA TODAY Sports Nos. Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports Kevin Jairaj/USA TODAY Sports Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports Greg M.
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