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Re-drafting the 2020 NBA Draft: Big lottery changes, Miami Heat grab wing

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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - MARCH 03: Anthony Edwards #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves hugs LaMelo Ball #2 of the Charlotte Hornets after the game at Target Center on March 3, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Hornets defeated the Timberwolves 135-102. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
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Obi Toppin #1 of the New York Knicks grabs the rebound against the Phoenix Suns (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Re-drafting the 2020 NBA Draft: 22. Obi Toppin, Denver Nuggets

Original pick: Zeke Nnaji

Nuggets 2020 starting lineup

  • Monte Morris
  • Will Barton
  • Michael Porter Jr
  • Aaron Gordon
  • Nikola Jokic

New Nuggets 2020 starting lineup

  • Monte Morris
  • Will Barton
  • Michael Porter Jr
  • Aaron Gordon
  • Nikola Jokic

Obi Toppin takes one of the biggest tumbles in this re-draft out of almost anyone in the entire class. He was originally selected eighth overall by the Knicks, but in this re-draft, the Nuggets take him at 22.

The Nuggets had a solid power forward lineup last season with Aaron Gordon, Jamychal Green, and Paul Millsap. That being said, having Obi Toppin around would definitely help their long-term plan.

Both Millsap and Green are older, so they could end up having a nice, young power forward to grow into the future with Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. The best part is, Toppin wouldn’t have to worry about contributing right away.

Toppin’s dominant style of play which he utilized in college didn’t really translate to the NBA right away. However, if put under the right system, he could end up finding a solid role.

There’s still plenty of time for Toppin to turn into a quality NBA player, but right now, he ends up falling in this re-draft. Hopefully, he can start to turn things around in his sophomore season.

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