Nuggets GM Makes Controversial Bruce Brown Comments

The Denver Nuggets losing Bruce Brown this summer was a big hit to their rotation. Arguably Denver's most important role player last postseason, Brown came up big on several occasions, and earned himself a payday this summer outside of what Denver could offer. Signing with the Indiana Pacers, Brown left for more money and a bigger role, which is something his old general manager shared some controversial comments about.

Speaking with Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer, Nuggets GM Calvin Booth said, "Some of these teams were trying to get Bruce, trying to make it worth it; it’s like, just be careful what you wish for. Peyton’s bigger. He’s longer. He’s more athletic. He guards better. He passes better. He doesn’t have the experience, and he’s not as good offensively yet, but we need defense more than we need offense on our team."

Believing Peyton Watson is more fit for Denver's team than Brown, Booth clearly doesn't feel his departure is as big as most people believe it is. Only time will tell if young wing Peyton Watson can step up and be the championship-level role player Brown was for Denver, but his GM certainly thinks he can.

These comments have been very controversial, since Brown was so integral to Denver's title, but only time will tell if Booth is accurate in his assessment.