Nuggets have a defensive monster on their hands in Trevon Brazile

The Nuggets needed defense badly last year. They now have Trevon Brazile, who has been a monster to start the year.

By David Decker · Nugg Love

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 11:00 PM

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David Decker argues Denver Nuggets rookie Trevon Brazile is developing into an elite defensive force.
Brazile leads the league in effective field goal percentage versus expectation across a four-game sample.
Denver posts a 101.0 defensive rating with Brazile on the floor compared to 118.2 when off.

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Writer David Decker highlights rookie forward Trevon Brazile as an emerging defensive standout for the Denver Nuggets early in the season. Selected 35th overall in the NBA Draft, the 6-foot-10 forward has made an immediate impact, notably aiding a 23-point comeback win against the New Orleans Pelicans while averaging 7.5 rebounds per game.

Decker notes that Brazile leads the NBA in effective field goal percentage versus expectation over a four-game sample, holding opponents to 10 makes on 34 attempts. Denver's defensive rating sits at 101.0 with Brazile on the court compared to 118.2 without him.

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