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“Michael is as talented as a player as we’ve had come through our doors in a long time,” Team President and Governor Josh Kroenke said.
“He looks great, he’s attacked his rehabilitation in every way one can hope for,” Kroenke said. “I think it’s important to keep expectations in check because this is a young man who hasn’t played in a competitive basketball game in 15-16 months already. It’s going to take a little bit of time no matter what. That being said, if Michael stays healthy, I think he has a chance to be a very good player.”
And some more quotes from his coach and teammates:
“When you miss a whole year, it doesn’t happen right away,” Nuggets head coach Michael Malone said.
“What I've seen from Michael this year in flashes is a guy with tremendous size and length that's got deep range, can put the ball on the floor and has great athleticism to finish at the rim,” Malone said. “The fact that he will be a rookie next year helping us in some shape or form is exciting for him, it's exciting for us, and I know for our fans as well. This will be a really big summer for Michael, and I know he's excited and looking forward to those challenges, and just getting a chance to play without all of those restrictions."
"I'm super eager [to watch him at Summer League], Mike's been talking all year,” Paul Millsap said in his final media availability of the season. “He's very confident in his game, and he should be. I like his mentality and approach to the game. He's a confident player. He's got a lot of swag and sauce to him."
“He’s on a 54-win team where minutes were already at a premium,” President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly said. “While he’s extremely talented and he’s worked his tail off to hit summer – he’s so excited and he’s chomping at the bit to play – we’re going to make him earn his spot in the rotation.”
Connelly added, “It’s a competitive locker room and I don’t think anyone is laying down so Mike can take their minutes.”
Edited by FIJItiger at 08:30:05 on 05/24/19