This position is important in court. They’re responsible for facing head-to-head against the players from the other team and roaming all over the court. A small forward player needs to be of average height for making small shots, playing inside and outside the court, and making long shots...
We also don’t know if the Nuggets will have a regular spot in their rotation. Much depends on what the team does with Mason Plumlee and Paul Millsap, who are both free agents. It’s unlikely they will have the money to sign both—especially in light of the uncertain financial landscape...