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Published October 30, 2026 7:00am

Through four games, which Nuggets player has had the most impressive start? Friday Faceoff:

Vinny Benedetto, Nuggets beat writer

Answer: Trevon Brazile

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Four weeks ago, it was hard to see Trevon Brazile playing meaningful minutes in his rookie season.

Nuggets coach David Adelman talked about the 23-year-old the way a lot of coaches talk about most rookies. Brazile had a lot to learn and trust to gain before he was ready to be a rotation player. Then, Spencer Jones strained a hamstring, creating an opportunity for Brazile to play in the preseason. He made the most of his opportunity, displaying the kind of athleticism that made the typical rookie mistakes more tolerable and earned a spot in the opening-night rotation.

The shot didn’t fall in the Nuggets’ opener, but Brazile used his bounce to grab 12 rebounds in 18 minutes against the Thunder.…