14. Denver Nuggets – Daniel Gafford, C, Arkansas
The Denver Nuggets have a ton of big men on their roster. However, none of them are like Daniel Gafford. Unlike Nikola Jokic, Paul Millsap, Juan Hernangomez, or even last year’s first round selection Tyler Lydon, Gafford is defensive minded.
Averaging 3.8 blocks per 40 minutes, Gafford is a high intensity, athletic, and rim protecting big man. Gafford might not provide strong NBA minutes right away, but he should develop into a strong role player at the very least. He’s a little heavy footed even though he’s an explosive leaper. That may not develop into any kind of switchability on ball screens.
However, Daniel Gafford has loads of upside and could develop into your modern rim running and shot blocking man.