The Nuggets just completed their second practice of this nascent preseason, again with a focus on defensive.
With the loss of Marcus Camby and Eduardo Najera, the Nuggets will have a new look in the low post, and today coach George Karl said two guys who played seldom last season could make an impact this season.
Karl said Chris Andersen, who played sparingly for New Orleans, is currently the team’s backup center and “could have to be out there on the court for a lot of minutes.”
Steven Hunter, who played little for the Nuggets, also will log a lot of preseason minutes in the low post while the team evaluates his effectiveness. Nene starts at center and Kenyon Martin plays power forward, while reserve Linas Kleiza can log minutes at the four.
“Can we play five big guys?” Karl asked. “That’s yet to be determined.”
Benjamin Hochman: 303-954-1294 or bhochman@denverpost.com
