NBA: Power Ranking Each Team’s Starting Five Entering 2016-17

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Apr 10, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Utah Jazz guard Shelvin Mack (8) guards Denver Nuggets guard Emmanuel Mudiay (0) in the second quarter at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 10, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Utah Jazz guard Shelvin Mack (8) guards Denver Nuggets guard Emmanuel Mudiay (0) in the second quarter at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

22. Denver Nuggets

Projected Starting Five: Emmanuel Mudiay, Gary Harris, Danilo Gallinari, Kenneth Faried, Nikola Jokic 

In terms of depth, the argument can be made that the Denver Nuggets have one of the best young teams in the NBA. And that’s very much evident in their starting lineup.

Led by Emmanuel Mudiay, who had a bit of a rough rookie season, the Nuggets have a young lead guard who they hope develops into a promising floor general. Gary Harris is one of the most overlooked players in the league and Danilo Gallinari, when healthy, is as lethal as they come on the offensive end.

Kenneth Faried, who always seems to find his name in trade rumors, gives this team the energy it needs and Nikola Jokic might be the best center that no one knows.

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