Second only to Boston. Denver has size at every position, even Reggie has a 7’ wingspan, and every key player was with them last year.

Their weak spot in their starting lineup is Jokic but he’s huge, with good feet and hands, and he’s the best defensive rebounder in the league. Moreover, their entire defensive scheme is built around protecting him.

But now that Braun has a year under his belt he’s looking like a real positive defender. And Watson has improved enough offensively that he can play and he has elite defensive potential. Add in Zeke’s activity level and the Nuggets look to be building on the defensive momentum of last playoffs. Just now they are longer, younger, and play with more energy.