Stokley, Evans, and Mark Schlereth dive into the Nuggets bench battle and debate which reserve is truly the most important piece for another deep playoff run. Denver’s starting five is elite — but the postseason always comes down to the guys who can stabilize minutes, swing momentum, and survive the non‑Jokic stretches.
From scoring punch to defensive versatility to playoff‑proof reliability, the guys break down who they trust, who still has something to prove, and which bench player could decide Denver’s fate in May and June.
Which Nuggets bench player is most vital for a deep playoff run
Who can swing a series when the starters sit
Why the bench has been inconsistent — and who can fix it
The role players who fit best next to Jokic and Murray
Who Stokley, Evans, and Stink trust when the lights get bright
The one bench piece Denver can’t afford to lose in the postseason
Nuggets fans — jump in the comments:
Who’s the most important bench player for a title run
Which reserve do you trust in a playoff series
And who needs to step up the most this postseason