Re-signing Reggie Jackson this summer after the veteran guard fell out of their rotation, the Denver Nuggets clearly believe he can make an impact next season. Having lost Jeff Green and Bruce Brown in free agency, the Nuggets will have to look internally to help fill those vacancies, and Jackson will certainly be amongst those with an increased opportunity to begin next season.
Speaking with Tony Jones of The Athletic, Jackson got honest about the departures of Green and Brown, as well as what that means for his role next season.
"Obviously the departure of Bruce and Jeff is tough because they did so much for the team," Jackson said. “They were great locker room guys, and they were obviously great for us on the court. That type of leadership isn’t easy to replace. In my opinion, we have one of the best starting fives in the league. My job is going to be to come in and try and steady the ship as much as I can when I’m in the game. I think the young guys are going to be very fun to play with. There is a lot of talent in that locker room. As a second unit, we have to make sure that we are able to keep things rolling."
While the Nuggets are led by Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, their supporting cast last season was amongst the best in basketball. Looking to regain the form he had early in his Clippers tenure, Jackson should have an opportunity to make an impact for the defending champions next season.
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