Height: 6’8
Weight: 220
Class: Senior
Draft Age: 22
Joshua Jefferson in halfway through a monster senior season for Iowa State. He offers a number of valuable traits for the modern game, with the primary benefit being his intersection of size and IQ. Jefferson is a legitimate playmaking engine for the Cyclones at 6-foot-8. He can face up, attack downhill with long, coordinated strides, and whip passes with the sort of creativity that Nikola Jokić can appreciate. Thus the intriguing fit in Denver. Jefferson can run many of the same sets Jokić does with the second unit, giving the Nuggets another passing hub in the frontcourt.
Though not overly explosive, Jefferson moves his feet well enough on defense and his magnetic hands generate plenty of turnovers in passing lanes. In addition to his unique playmaking functionality, Jefferson has upped his 3-point volume and consistency this season, looking comfortable with a hand in his face, and even attempting the occasional pull-up shot. He’s physical, he rebounds well. He just makes smart, winning plays, and should appeal to this Denver front office.
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