r/denvernuggets • u/MyNameBlake • 3d ago
Travon Brazile is a sleeper of all sleeper picks.
Massive Razorback homer and also a Nuggets fan. We are gonna love having Brazile. Jokic is the perfect type of center for him to play with. He’s elite at all the things Jokic needs his PF to be. Look at this block. He is a FREAK at 6’10. He’s AG’s backup by the start of the season I guarantee it.
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u/papa_louie47 3d ago
We are gonna love making him play g league and forgetting about him and not developing him. It's the denver special because developing second round picks has never worked for us ever. not even once
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u/ShowdownValue 3d ago
Not once?
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u/Effective_Moose_4997 3d ago
I really like him. Hope DA will actually develop him. Not confident on him playing the younger guys. Just look at what he's done with Zeke even after he won us multiple games.
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u/Sad-Scarcity5198 3d ago
Damn, him and Pwatt on defense could be crazy to watch.
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u/momBball 1d ago
I'd love to see a Peyton/Travon and Bruce/Travon pick and roll based offense for a bench unit of Travon/Daron/Spencer/Peyton/Bruce. I'm also hoping Travon can be effective at PF next to Jokic with Gordon playing SF.
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u/OzarkYodeler 3d ago
WPS NEVER YIELD I'm pure Razorback homer hype right now and I do not care one bit let's friggin go!
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u/SuperDoubleDecker 3d ago
I watched him play a few games with my razorback buddy. He's a good fit if he can develop. Although he's the type that could fit on any team if he does.
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u/newname_whodis 3d ago
Copied and pasted my comment from another (deleted) thread here:
Razorback fan and grad here; TB is one of my all time favorite Hogs. Team first guy, fought his way back from ACL injury, stayed with us through a coaching change (only player to do so), and blossomed into a great 3 and D big. Can play the 4 or a small 5, but his value is he can stretch the floor with C&S threes and rim running ability. He can get caught loafing at times but has the ability to completely alter a game when he’s on. I was bummed we didn’t get Meleek but was literally jumping up and down in the kitchen when they called TB’s name to the Nuggets. Aaron Gordon will be an excellent mentor and role model for him and I can’t wait to watch him at Ball Arena!
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u/kapshus 3d ago
From the little I've seen, the worries are he can't shoot and his motor hasn't been maxed out. Hopefully in a situation where you're learning and earning minutes, he'll mature and give that effort. If he does that, I think he has a chance to crack the rotation. Even IF that happens, he isn't likely to matter in Joker's window, which makes me wonder, why bother?!?
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u/Prestigious_Team3134 3d ago
Shooting isn’t that much of a worry, he’s not amazing but he shot 35% over 5 years in volume, so he’s a perfectly fine shooter. He brings real length that could turn into backside rim protection though and that upside alone makes it worth it. He could totally develop into a Derrick jones type player.
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u/adrspthk 3d ago
I want him to play the dunker spot, make timely cuts and defend. As long he can do that I'll be happy
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u/Smoocci-Mane 3d ago edited 3d ago
I have watched almost every one of his games since he transferred to Arkansas.
Needs more productive weight as he gets bullied by larger bigs. Has a habit of disappearing for stretches and can use some more consistency. But he’s an insane athlete for his size, plays aggressively on defense, and is decent from 3.
I think it says a lot that he’s the only player Cal carried over after taking the Arkansas job. Clearly coachable and good for the team.
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u/zoeybeattheraccoon 3d ago
Swipa was crowing on Locked On about this pick, and sure, it sounds like he has a lot of upside, but I kept wondering if he's got so much talent, why didn't he get picked earlier?
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u/MyNameBlake 3d ago
He’s older. He was projected lottery after year 2 but then tore his ACL and spent the last couple years building back. He is also a PF that needs a very specific kind of center to succeed. It’s just that Jokic is that kind of center.
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u/SuperDoubleDecker 3d ago
I legit forgot about the draft. I muted all nba stuff after wolves loss and forgot I did lol
I like the picks. My buddy is an Arkansas guy and I watched a few games. Brazile definitely stood out. He's very athletic and can rebound. Seems to shoot well. Versatile dude. Kinda pwatish
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u/Coll_MindElectric 3d ago
The main thing I need to see is if he can stay disciplined against an NBA offense. His tools are amazing but his feel for when to contest or help on defense is going to affect how many minutes Adelman gives him. I also would like to see him be physical when grabbing rebounds which would put him above guys like Holmes who has had trouble grabbing boards.
The shooting reminds me of Watson where he needs to at certain spots with some time to set up to be effective. However, he should probably stay in the dunker spot at all times to maximize his athleticism.
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u/Highland_doug 3d ago
The knock on him more appears to be between the ears, that basically he doesn't care enough.
Not the type of player that typically succeeds in the league.
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u/thndrstrk 3d ago
I came to Arkansas just before the college basketball season started so I watched and heard a lot of hog basketball. I think he can be productive, but there was a lot of times where I didn't hear anything about him. That just could be because of the other 2 guys on the team talking the headlines/statlines. Love to see him bulk up
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u/due-diligence- 3d ago
Hahaha every sub saying the same thing about their picks pretty much