Ryan Hampton is not a regular NBA draft that comes out as an NCAA product. Instead, he traveled less when he joined the NBL in Australia. Still, the young prospect had no more success than the lame ball, which developed into the National Basketball League. However, he was signed by the Denver Nuggets after being selected 24th in the deal by the New Orleans Pelicans.
The New Zealand breakers star was happy with his ultimate goal and gave an interview summarizing his ambitions.
Ryan Hampton is happy to be part of the Denver Nuggets
In a very recent interview, which he gave only after choosing, the star expressed, “Lots of emotions, up and down. So much excitement, so much anxiety, panic, but now it’s finally over. I have an organization that trusted me, the Denver Nuggets, happy to be there. ”
The 6’5 “man was not very productive last year due to an unfortunate hip injury. He highlighted his NBL year by disclosing, “I was 18 when I went there. I had a lot of difficulties, which helped me a lot to get into the NBA, I can make an immediate impact. “
Hampton and Zack Nanaji are two names who have joined the Nuggets to help power their bench. After 2016, when the Nuggets selected Jamal Murray, this was the second time he got a lot of talent in Round 1.
What will it bring to the on-board?
When he said that, with confidence, this young man made a fuss, “I think the team that drafted me is Denver Nuggets and the team has just reached the WC final. (I) want to come and be the person to spark. Be the person who learns from the best of that team, [Nikola] Jokic and Jamal Murray. I don’t see anyone more suitable for me.
“(I’m) looking to come in and be the person to spark.”
Ryan Hampton joined us #NBADraft Talk about going to Nuggets after being selected after the 24th. pic.twitter.com/huUSpGUkOy
– Stadium (Stadium) November 19, 2020
It can be used effectively on both ends of the court. Its length and speed can work wonders as a point guard. As the Nuggets probably lose their main point guards for free agency next year, they can develop RJ to take their position. At the offensive end, it can be a slasher that can score in transition.
He expects to be the best shooter in years to come and the same will be the expectations of Tim Connelly and the entire Nuggets front office fee. But so far, its shooting accuracy has been a concern. Will he be able to get better in his rookie year and take the Denver Nuggets to the recently enjoyed playoff? Let us know what you think.
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