On Season Preview Nuggetts...
SG - J.R. Smith
He got the starting spot he wanted, and now he has to prove he deserves it. Smith is a freakish athlete who can control his body in the air like few others. His shot is pretty shaky, but when he's hot he's a guy you can ride to a victory or two during the regular season. The challenge for Smith this year is going to be adjusting his game to make the best use of Anthony. He cannot be clashing with Carmelo when it comes to playing styles. He has got to focus on playing a style of game that allows for Carmelo to be at his most efficient. That means making open shots to keep his defenses honest, driving to suck in defenses, and most importantly passing. Smith has never been known as a willing passer and he is going to have to pick up that trait fast if he doesn't want to become just another blip in Denver's ever-changing rotation of starting shooting guards.
And I'll say that Dermarr will play few games in the starting, I think
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