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NBA: A Team-By-Team Look At The Western Conference’s Rookies

By Deanna Chapman

Mar 21, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Yogi Ferrell (11) drives to the basket as Golden State Warriors center Zaza Pachulia (27) looks on during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 21, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Yogi Ferrell (11) drives to the basket as Golden State Warriors center Zaza Pachulia (27) looks on during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 22, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Juan Hernangomez (41) with the ball against Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) during the first half at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 22, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Juan Hernangomez (41) with the ball against Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) during the first half at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /

Denver Nuggets

Juan Hernangomez, Jamal Murray

Juan Hernangomez and Jamal Murray have both been making contributions to the Nuggets in their first season. Hernangomez played internationally on a team and for Spain’s national team. While he wasn’t on the Olympic team, it’s still valuable experience.

Both players will likely contribute more as their careers continue since they’ve already proven what they can do at the NBA level.

Hernangomez is averaging 13.5 minutes per game, but isn’t consistent when it comes to providing offense for the team. However, he can stretch the four and knock down the three as we saw him do in the Nuggets win against the Warriors earlier this season.

Murray has some skills, but comes off as a very inconsistent player. He’s playing a good amount of minutes and his stat line can look pretty sporadic from game to game.

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