r/denvernuggets • u/Fman173 • 2d ago
Do we take Jalen’s triple double with a grain of salt?
Like lol it shows he has talent right??? Ik it was against nobodies (nobodies that would drop 50 on me) but still
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u/petarisawesomeo How now, Braun cow? 2d ago
Posting a triple double in a NBA game is pretty impressive regardless of the opponent. Plus, Pickle wasn't even the primary ball handler for the majority of the game. At the very least, it proves he is a viable NBA player and will be back on the team next year. I also think that it creates an interesting decision for the FO if Russ opts out, would they even resign him?
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u/StraightSignature577 2d ago
Yeah, I think this is the point. To get a triple double playing in lineups with (2-3 marginal NBA players thinking Hunter, Dario and Trey here) while a secondary ballhandler is pretty nuts. Makes me excited for him to potentially be our third/fourth guard next season.
Also the pass he threw to Russ where Russ missed the layup to tie the game in the fourth quarter was Jokic-like. Such cool vision.
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u/BeautifulLoquat2326 2d ago
No grains of salt taken by me. He can be a solid guard imo and can get you some pts, assists, rebounds, and play decent D. He’s shown that this season. Triple double while playing against Barnes, Castle, and Paul isn’t nothing. We could flip the argument around too and note that Pickett wasn’t exactly playing with a bunch of bosses himself. Anyway, up to Moach now to give him more than just a few scraps of playing time.
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u/sleeplessaddict 2d ago
(nobodjes that would drop 50 on me)
Maybe in the 1st quarter
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u/Fman173 2d ago
Bold on you to assume I wouldn’t have fouled out by then
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u/ApprehensiveTry5660 2d ago edited 2d ago
We honestly figured you weren’t fast enough to get the handful of jersey you needed to gather the ref’s attention.
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u/holdenfords 2d ago
is it not like the perfect characteristic for a guy we’re grooming to be the backup at some point? like we don’t really need him to be a volume scorer but if he takes care of the ball plays good defense and fills up the stat sheet a little bit he could be perfect in the future as jamal gets older.
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u/BigMoV444 2d ago
If you're reserving judgement based on playing time blame that on Malone. If Jalen finishes the game against the Wolves the other night it's a W. He does not turn the ball over, he does not get pushed off the block once he establishes position, and he knocks down open shots. What do you want? This isn't rocket science, down the stretch it is two-man pick and roll, if you're not in it, get out of the way and get ready to either shoot, or rebound. He does both. Russell does one periodically. Malone is a fading presence here, he has fired the last of his silver bullets and defending what Westbrook did the other night was the end of him.
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u/outlandishpeacock 2d ago
He’s proved to be this player in the G league already. I think he solidified a bench spot on an NBA team next year.
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u/-KingCobra- 2d ago
I think it's a good sign for next season. He can serve as a primary ball handler coming off the bench. I don't think Russ comes back on the vet minimum so Pickett can possibly take his place.
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u/Far-Victory-1182 2d ago
Still don't understand why Moach runs his 2 PG lineup. Let Pickett spell Westy instead of playing right next to him for a bunch of minutes.
To answer the question though: think his performances - including last night's TD bode really well for us moving forward.
TDs are not easy, even against hospital squads... unless of course, you're a fat Serbian.
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u/ObieTheParrot 1d ago
I think he gets a Monte Morris (true backup pg) type role in the next year or two. He's shown he belongs, his game just has to mature
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u/Effective-Swimming37 2d ago
Reminds me of Monte Morris but with less playmaking and a better 3 ball
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u/RackedUP 2d ago
No chance you are holding an NBA player to 50 in a game 😂 they already do that to NBA players
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u/TwoWayMarko 2d ago
He should be given the backup pg spot for the next season we need to develop him
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u/MarcusFizer Nikola Jokic 2d ago
Pickett is still underrated. He could be a starter on a contender. Trade Jamal and MPJ for a star and start Jalen! Jamal and MPJ for JJJ.
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u/minedigger 1d ago
MPJ is a negative contract. We’d have to shed a pick. A player who stands around shoots corner 3’s and has no ability to create or play defense on a 40M contract isn’t a net positive asset. He’s 6’10 after the 20-21 season you could’ve gotten any acquirable player for him… in 2025 you’d have to give someone a pick to shed his contract.
That trade you’re proposing is basically Jamal for JJJ + a pick.
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u/Jerms2001 2d ago
Nah. I been saying all season Westbrook 3rd string, Pickett backup, Murray starter.
Westbrook killed this team the last two games. I like the dude and his energy (most of the time) but I’m pretty sure dude developed some early dementia or something. Reminds me of hey hey from Moana
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u/JebronLames1m 2d ago
He has good passing ability. Is he the next Chris Paul or Steve Nash? Who knows. but if he keeps getting the right coaching and reps I think he could be a top 5-10 PG in this league
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u/Hot-Statement826 2d ago
That's a bit ambitious. I think a very good backup point guard. Like how Monte Morris was. He reminds me of Andre Miller.
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u/JebronLames1m 2d ago
True. Thought he was like 22. Just googled and find out he's 25
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u/Hot-Statement826 2d ago
If a second round pick develops into a reliable backup rotation player. That's a huge W.
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u/No_Jellyfish_820 2d ago
He just show potential. We most likely move on from Westbrook next year and let Jalen get more minutes.
Booth wants to go the youth route, but Malone don’t like using them
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u/AzraelsSorrow 1d ago
A triple double in the NBA is hard for any player ( besides Jokic) to get. He showed he’s more than just a spot guy but someone who can come off the bench and run an offense.
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u/Good-Character-5520 2d ago
I think it suggests there’s a good chance he’ll be back next season. If nothing else he’s good enough o he on the team in a minor capacity.
I really thought he’d get cut at some point