Dan Issel
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Daniel Paul Issel is an American former professional basketball player and coach. He played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats, earning All-American twice en route to a school-record 25.7 po
Issel with the Kentucky Colonels in the 1970s
A jersey honoring Issel hangs in Rupp Arena
In his rookie season, Dan Issel led the ABA in scoring with 29.9 points per game, and also averaged 13.2 rebounds per game.
Denver Nuggets
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The Denver Nuggets are an American professional basketball team based in Denver. The Nuggets compete in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Northwest Division of the Western Confere
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…In 1985, Issel received the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award. In 1985, Issel's jersey #44 was retired by the Denver Nuggets. Issel was inducted into the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame in 1987…
Byron Beck, a University of Denver alumnus, is shown wearing the "Denver Rockets" uniform
Dikembe Mutombo, nicknamed "Mount Mutombo" for his exceptional rim protecting and shot blocking ability, was drafted by the Nuggets in 1991 and won Defensive Player of the Year with the Nuggets in 1995.
Denver drafted Carmelo Anthony 3rd overall in the 2003 draft.
Allen Iverson helped Denver to their first 50-win season since 1988.