Bruce Brown has proven to be a valuable addition to the Denver Nuggets in the 2022 NBA offseason. Signing a team-friendly $13.2 million two-year deal, he entered free agency last summer expected to land a more expensive contract due to his performance with the Brooklyn Nets. However, with a shrinking market and teams having spent most of their cap space, Brown found limited options, and the Nuggets managed to capitalize on this situation.
Playoffs Performance
In the 2022 playoffs with the Brooklyn Nets, Bruce Brown made an impact by averaging 14.0 points and 4.8 rebounds while shooting on impressive 57/43/80 splits, even though they lost their first-round series to the Boston Celtics. His exploits in the playoffs were expected to earn him a more lucrative contract, but circumstances led him to choose a more team-friendly deal with the Denver Nuggets instead.
Denver Nuggets Capitalizing on Opportunity
The Denver Nuggets skillfully identified Brown’s potential and the need he could fill for their team despite a competitive market. Brown spoke about his experience during the free agency process and the role the Nuggets played in it on the “Run Your Race” podcast. By signing him to a budget-friendly contract, the Nuggets have secured a valuable asset who could continue to make significant contributions on the court.
