Axel Toupane, Non-guaranteed contract
Age: 23 Size: 6-foot-7, 197 pounds.
Career Stats: 3.6 points; 0.7 assists; 1.5 rebounds per game
Percentages: 35.7% from the field; 32.5% from three-point; 76.5% from the free throw line
Axel Toupane came up from the D-League this season once the Nuggets lost Danilo Gallinari to injury. He came into the league with a potential “3-and-D” type game. While the verdict will be undecided for at least another year or so, the potential is there.
Toupane has a surprising amount of spring in his legs and has shown the ability to jump off both feet and still play above the rim. His three-point shot does not look awful but could be cleaned up. He has the body and quickness to guard three different positions as well.
If the Nuggets needed a roster spot, he would be on the chopping block. His contract is non-guaranteed going into next season. His being on the roster depends solely on what direction the Nuggets take this offseason.
