The link in today's Nuggets of Notes has Joey Graham in the lead for what could be the final roster spot. I personally think White is much more exciting, but am not sure he could provide the sheer numbers that Graham would. Either way, neither player would see much floor time seeing how they are gunning for the last chair on the bench, but what you do you think?

Who should the Nuggets keep?

I think a lot of Nug fans would like to see White as well. He's younger, more athletic, and when he actually did get some playing time he filled it up and got himself to the charity stripe at will. Graham thus far has been uninspiring. It seems clear as day that White has far greater upside/unrealized potential.

There is a recent post on Nuggets.com about White, indicating he will see more minutes in the remaining preseason games. He seems confident, saying that he believes he is an NBA player, that he's beyond DLeage and Europe level, and ready to prove it. Even now, dude's one of the most explosive open court players in the league. I hope that story is not just pulling our chains, that White gets some minutes, and I hope he impresses enough to be kept around.

Graham, unlike White, has actual NBA experience. He may be a bulldog in practice, for all I know. Seeing how GK prefers AC for his 'experience', I can see how he would favor Graham for the same, despite the fact we need bench scoring far more than someone who will steal minutes from Balkman, another Nug I would like to see more of.

So the Nugs FO has to decide if they want the higher risk but higher upside project player, White, or the exceedingly average looking but proven Graham. Given the JR suspension and the non-guaranteed contracts, there is even a chance that both would be kept on the roster into the regular season. I've got my fingers crossed for that!

If White does break through to the NBA level, I sure would like it to be here in Denver.