Strawther held a minor rotational role as a rookie, averaging 4.5 points and 1.2 rebounds in 10.9 minutes per game across 50 appearances. While known as a three-point specialist, Strawther shot 29.7 percent from deep on 2.8 attempts per game. None of that makes you think Strawther is trending toward a breakout in Year 2. However, that's not all of the equation. The Nuggets, who were reigning champs last year, had a tight backcourt rotation with Jamal Murray, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Michael Porter, Christian Braun, Justin Holiday and Reggie Jackson playing a majority of the minutes. Caldwell-Pope is in Orlando, Jackson signed with Philadelphia and Holiday remains a free agent, leaving a gaping hole in Denver's rotation. The Nuggets' only notable backcourt addition to replace those guys was Russell Westbrook, who's expected to operate as the primary backup to Murray. That leaves Strawther to compete with Braun for the starting shooting guard spot. Braun likely has the upper hand, as he was already a bigger part of the rotation last year, but Strawther's shooting ability would seemingly be a better fit with Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon down low. Strawther's floor is as low as it was in Year 1, but he has a clear path to playing time this season and could be the steal of the draft if he plays himself into a starting role. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a two-year, $4.98 million contract with the Nuggets in July of 2023. Nuggets exercised $2.67 million team option for 2025-26 in October of 2024. Contract includes $4.83 million team option for 2026-27.
Personal Bio/PreCareer Summary
Julian Strawther was a 2023 WCC First-Team honoree, fueled by 15.5 points and 5.2 rebounds per game. He was a backup on Gonzaga's 2020-21 run to the National Championship game. Strawther also plays for Puerto Rico during international FIBA play. A native of Las Vegas, Strawther's older sister played basketball at UNLV. Strawther is the epitome of a cookie-cutter NBA wing. He buried 40.8 percent of 5.3 three-point attempts per game last season. Strawther held his own as a perimeter defender but didn't show much growth as a true defensive asset schematically. He brings good size and a respectable repertoire around the basket. Strawther's athleticism is another question mark, but he's been consistently reliable for Gonzaga's winning program. Strawther's spot-up shooting skills are proven, and he isn't a liability on defense. Beyond that, it's tough to gauge what components of Strawther's game could be true differentiators. He has the chance to stick if he can evolve as a defender. Stawther assuming a back-end role similar to Sam Hauser with the Celtics is plausible.
Plays well with 13 points
FDenver Nuggets
December 17, 2024
Strawther finished with 13 points (6-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one block across 23 minutes during Monday's 130-129 win over the Kings.
ANALYSIS Christian Braun missed his first game of the season due to lower back spasms, but the guard is considered day-to-day. Strawther has upside like he showcased Monday, and he could be on the streaming radar again if Braun is unable to play against Portland on Thursday. For the season, Strawther is shooting 46.7 percent from the field and 39.0 percent from beyond the arc.
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Stat Review
How does Julian Strawther compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
True Shooting %
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Effective Field Goal %
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3-Point Attempt Rate
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Free Throw Rate
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Offensive Rebound %
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Defensive Rebound %
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Total Rebound %
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Assist %
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Steal %
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Block %
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True Shooting %
60.3%
Effective Field Goal %
56.7%
3-Point Attempt Rate
50.3%
Free Throw Rate
25.1%
Offensive Rebound %
1.5%
Defensive Rebound %
9.2%
Total Rebound %
5.5%
Assist %
8.9%
Steal %
1.5%
Block %
1.7%
Turnover %
8.9%
Usage %
17.2%
Fantasy Points Per Game
16.2
Fantasy Points Per Minute
0.8
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Leads bench in blowout victory
FDenver Nuggets
December 9, 2024
Strawther closed Sunday's 141-111 win over the Hawks with 13 points (5-6 FG, 3-4 3Pt), three assists and two rebounds in 22 minutes.
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Ready to play Sunday
FDenver Nuggets
December 8, 2024
Strawther (wrist/ankle) is listed as available for Sunday's game against the Hawks.
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Likely to play Sunday
FDenver Nuggets
Wrist
December 8, 2024
Strawther is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Hawks due to a right wrist sprain and an ankle strain.
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Steps up with 18 points off bench
FDenver Nuggets
December 7, 2024
Strawther registered 18 points (7-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists, two blocks and three steals over 33 minutes during Saturday's 122-113 loss to the Wizards.
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Ties season-high scoring mark
FDenver Nuggets
November 18, 2024
Strawther finished Sunday's 105-90 loss to the Grizzlies with 19 points (6-13 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 24 minutes.
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ANALYSIS The second-year wing has scored in double digits off the bench in four straight games, going 6-for-15 from beyond the arc, but Malone thinks Strawther can make a bigger impact. "It gives us a boost. It gives us a guy off the bench that you can play through and run plays for," Malone said last week. "Julian can shoot more. He's taking four a game at a really healthy clip. Let's get that number up to six, six-and-a-half 3s per game." During his recent hot streak, Strawther is averaging 14.0 points per game in 26.0 minutes a contest, and increased volume from long range would help him maintain that level of production.