The Denver Nuggets have finally removed themselves from the list of NBA teams that never won a championship, as they captured their first Larry O'Brien championship trophy in 2023 after beating the Miami Heat in six games during the NBA Finals. This success was mainly because of the draft picks and trades they made before the title run, which boosted their NBA championship odds.
Some of the players who helped Denver secure the title include Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr., and Christian Braun, who were all drafted during the past decade. However, there are three draft picks that made a significant impact on the franchise. See the list of the three greatest Denver Nuggets draft picks and contributions below.'
Nikola Jokic
From the infamous Taco Bell commercial that was shown when he was drafted as the 41st pick in the second round of the 2014 NBA Draft, Nikola Jokic rose to superstardom because of his complete and all-around basketball arsenal, capped off by his incredible passing ability and sweet shooting touch. The 6-foot-10 big man from Serbia created a new era in Denver.