The Nuggets have signed forward Petr Cornelie to a two-way contract, according to a team press release.
The 6’11” Cornelie appeared in 34 games for Elan Bearnais of the French LNB Pro A league last season, averaging 14.4 PPG, 7.9 RPG and 1.5 APG while shooting 54.0% from the field and 44.2% from 3-point range in 28.9 MPG. The 26-year-old also helped France’s national team earn a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics.
Cornelie, who has played professionally overseas since 2013, was a draft-and-stash selection by Denver as the 53rd pick in the 2016 draft. He has appeared in 14 games for three Nuggets summer league teams from 2016-18, averaging 5.7 PPG, 4.4 RPG and 1.0 APG in 16.8 MPG.
With guard Markus Howard holding the other spot, the Nuggets now have both two-way slots filled.
“I’d like to buy an E, please.” – Petr
Petro …. Great player
Nuggets season depends on Murray’s health. With him 100%. They got a shot at West. This is a deeper Nuggets team. Emphasis on “Team”.
Grimes could be another Murray. Has similar game. Once he gets his handle down. I’m hoping.