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 Alex English is the Nuggets’ all-time leading scorer with over 21,000 points — and one of the smoothest forwards in NBA history.[([[https://www.2kratings.com/alex-english-all-time-denver-nuggets|2kratings]])] Alex English is the Nuggets’ all-time leading scorer with over 21,000 points — and one of the smoothest forwards in NBA history.[([[https://www.2kratings.com/alex-english-all-time-denver-nuggets|2kratings]])]
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 +===== English Led the 1980s in Points =====
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 +Alex English scored more points in the 1980s than any other NBA player.[([[https://www.nba.com/news/history-nba-legend-alex-english|nba]])]
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 +===== Kiki Vandeweghe’s Scoring Duo =====
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 +English and Vandeweghe formed a high-scoring duo in the early 1980s, both averaging over 25 points per game.[([[https://www.quora.com/What-are-all-the-duos-in-NBA-history-that-have-each-averaged-25-points-per-game-in-the-same-finals|quora]])]
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 +===== Fat Lever’s All-Around Game =====
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 +Lafayette “Fat” Lever was a triple-double threat in the late ’80s, averaging near double digits in points, rebounds, and assists.[([[https://bleacherreport.com/articles/642745-dunks-dimes-and-dishes-magic-johnson-and-each-teams-best-point-guard|bleacherreport]])]
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 +===== 1985 Western Conference Finals =====
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 +The Nuggets reached the 1985 WCF but were overpowered by the Showtime Lakers.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/2086298/2020/09/23/thirty-five-years-later-alex-english-looks-back-on-1985-matchup-against-lakers/|nytimes]])]
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 +===== Issel's Jersey Retired =====
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 +Dan Issel’s No. 44 is retired by the team, honoring his long-term impact.[([[https://247sports.com/college/kentucky/longformarticle/kentucky-wildcats-basketball-246127822/|247sports]])]
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 +===== Nuggets Retired Numbers =====
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 +The Nuggets have retired several jerseys, including numbers for David Thompson, Alex English, and Dikembe Mutombo.[([[https://www.denverstiffs.com/which-former-member-of-the-denver-nuggets-will-have-their-jersey-retired-next-nba-carmelo-anthony/|denverstiffs]])]
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 +===== Altitude TV Dispute =====
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 +Nuggets fans dealt with years of local blackout issues due to a long-standing dispute between Altitude Sports and cable providers.[([[https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/altitude-comcast-reach-deal-broadcast-denver-nuggets-colorado-avalanche-games-ending-nearly-6-year-blackout/|cbsnews]])]
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 +===== Fan-Favorite Mascot: Rocky =====
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 +Rocky the Mountain Lion is considered one of the most entertaining and acrobatic mascots in professional sports.[([[https://mascothalloffame.com/mascots/rocky-the-mountain-lion/|mascothalloffame]])]
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 +===== NBA All-Star Host =====
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 +Denver hosted the NBA All-Star Game in 1984, where Larry Nance won the first official Slam Dunk Contest.[([[https://www.nba.com/news/history-slam-dunk-contest|nba]])]
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 +===== Record Playoff Appearances =====
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 +The Nuggets have made the playoffs in 30+ seasons, a testament to their consistent competitiveness.[([[https://www.forbes.com/sites/joelrush/2023/05/11/nikola-jokics-historic-playoff-performance-is-elevating-the-denver-nuggets/|forbes]])]
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 +===== Underrated Team Defense =====
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 +While known for offense, Denver’s 2023 title run was also fueled by a vastly improved defense.[([[https://www.theringer.com/2024/04/29/nba/denver-nuggets-title-defense-cracks|theringer]])]
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 +===== Bruce Brown’s X-Factor Role =====
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 +Bruce Brown was a vital glue guy in the 2023 championship run, coming up huge in clutch playoff moments.[([[https://nbarankings.theringer.com/rankings/bruce-brown|nbarankings]])]
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 +===== Aaron Gordon’s Versatility =====
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 +Aaron Gordon’s defensive versatility and physicality became crucial during the 2023 title season.[([[https://theplayoffs.news/en/aaron-gordon-contract-extension-3-years-133-million/|theplayoffs]])]
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 +===== Draft Gems Beyond Jokić =====
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 +The Nuggets have had draft success with players like Michael Porter Jr. and Jamal Murray, despite injury risks.[([[https://nugglove.com/nuggets-stuck-major-michael-porter-jr-problem-cant-fix|nugglove]])]
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 +===== International Impact =====
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 +The Nuggets have long embraced international talent — Jokić (Serbia), Nene (Brazil), and others contributed to globalizing the brand.[([[https://www.quora.com/Who-is-the-best-non-American-NBA-player-ever|quora]])]
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