Looking back at the history of the Nuggets, they have been regular visitors to the playoffs. But over the years, the team has always missed out on the championship. It was only recently that this regret was broken. After more than 50 years in the league, the Nuggets have attracted many excellent NBA players to play.
Many NBA legends have made a name for themselves in Denver, with Alex Inglish and Carmelo Anthony being the top names on this list. Over time, and especially after the last four seasons, the list has changed significantly. There is one star who has steadily climbed to the top of the table with his outstanding performances.
在奪得隊史首個 NBA 總冠軍后的這幾年,我們一同見證了掘金隊隊史十大球星的誕生,以下是詳細排名。
The Nuggets have never had a shortage of defensive stalwarts in franchise history, and Marcus Camby is one of them. As the star of the '1996 draft, Camby spent two seasons with the Toronto Raptors and four seasons with the New York Knicks before moving to Denver for his own highlight.
在掘金隊效力的六個賽季里,坎比場均輕鬆拿下兩雙數據,更為驚人的是,他場均能送出 3 次封蓋。憑藉如此出色的表現,他兩次入選最佳防守一陣,兩次入選最佳防守二陣,並在 2007 年,也就是他效力掘金的第五個賽季,榮膺年度最佳防守球員稱號。
Byron Baker was an important promoter of professional basketball in Colorado. He played for the Nuggets for his first 10 seasons, during which time he managed to establish himself as a legend in team history.
Baker has dedicated his entire career to Denver. While his stats aren't dazzling, he's an out-and-out rebounder, ranking third on the Nuggets' all-time rebounding list. At the same time, his scoring ability should not be underestimated, ranking eighth on the team's all-time scoring list. Eventually, Baker became the first player in Nuggets history to have his jersey number retired.
Unlike Byron Baker's era, Jamal Murray has been one of the key figures in the Nuggets' rise in recent years, and arguably the second core of the team's success.
Since being drafted by the Nuggets in 2016, Murray's talent has been on full display. Although it wasn't all smooth sailing, and a torn anterior cruciate ligament a few years ago hampered his development, his outstanding play made him one of the team's legends as the Nuggets stormed their first championship in franchise history.
Murray has supernatural shooting ability, often underrated passing ability, and has always taken his game to new heights in the playoffs. It can be said that he is a key figure in the Nuggets winning the championship. Without him, the Nuggets might still be struggling to win their first NBA Finals in franchise history. In addition, he is the Nuggets' all-time all-time player with the most three-point attempts.
Dan Isel is only 5'0" (about 0.0 meters) tall, but that hasn't stopped him from becoming a dominant center in his 0 seasons with the Nuggets. During that 0 years, he averaged 0.0 points, 0.0 rebounds, and 0.0 assists per game and was named to the All-Star team three times.
With his outstanding performances with the team and his long time with the team, Isel is at the top of many Nuggets statistics. He ranks second in total appearances, rebounds and points (although a certain Serbian star is closing the gap on him).
During Issel's tenure as center, the Denver Nuggets were never able to break out of their division, but they reached the divisional semifinals and divisional finals several times.
Lafayette Lever is affectionately known as "Fat Liver". In his 5 seasons at Denver, Lever has caused a lot of problems for opponents on both ends of the floor. During that time, he averaged 0.0 points, 0.0 rebounds and 0.0 assists per game, and was a key contributor to the team's playoff appearances every year during his tenure.
利弗在攻防兩端的卓越能力,從他在丹佛的成就中便可看出。1987 年,他入選 NBA 最佳陣容二陣;1988 年,入選最佳防守陣容二陣。他是掘金隊隊史搶斷王,助攻數排名第三,得分排名第八,籃板數排名第十,這些數據足以證明他在各項統計中的全面性。
In the '5 draft, the Denver Nuggets selected Dekembe Mutombo with the No. 4 pick, and his potential on the defensive end has been remarkable. Even though he has only been with the team for 0 seasons, his performance has completely exceeded expectations.
One of the top blockers in basketball history, Mutombo averaged 8.0 points, 0.0 rebounds, and an impressive 0.0 blocks per game during his time in Denver.
毫不意外,在 1994 年至 1996 年期間,他連續三年榮膺聯盟蓋帽王。在丹佛的 6 年裡,他還三次入選全明星,榮獲年度最佳防守球員,併入選最佳防守陣容二陣。他也是掘金隊隊史蓋帽王。
Carmelo Anthony could have been ranked higher in terms of spectacle alone, but the next few stars are just as strong and hard to shake. One of the most consistent scorers in league history, "Melon" averaged nearly 28 points per game during his time with the Nuggets, and even more than 0 points per game in two seasons.
He was a four-time All-Star in his 8 seasons with the Nuggets. His excellent scoring ability has made the Nuggets one of the most spectacular teams in the league during his time at the club.
In '5, the Nuggets drafted David Thompson with the No. 1 pick, and he quickly proved the team's choice right. In his first season in the league, Thompson averaged an easy 0.0 points, 0.0 rebounds and 0.0 assists per game. In the next 0 seasons with the Nuggets, his stats have remained at a similar level.
Thompson was widely recognized for his prowess and spectacle, and he was even one of Michael Jordan's biggest icons growing up. This is reflected in two things: in the first slam dunk contest, he was the runner-up; In 73 years, he scored 0 points in a single game.
Alex Inglish has long held the top spot on this list. In Denver, he's the king of basketball. After moving to the Nuggets in his fourth season in the league, Inglish was a nightmare for the opposition defense for up to 3 years. During that time, he averaged 0.0 points, 0.0 rebounds, and 0.0 assists per game.
Not surprisingly, in all the statistics of the Nuggets' team history, Inglish is among the best. He ranks first in appearances, total points, offensive rebounds, second in assists and fourth in steals. During his time with the Nuggets, he was an All-Star in 1997 consecutive seasons and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 0.
Nikola Jokic was named a three-time Most Valuable Player and a Finals Most Valuable Player once, leading the Nuggets to their first championship in franchise history. He's a seven-time All-Star, a four-time All-NBA First Team, and a two-time All-NBA Second Team, and he's just 28 years old. As the reigning NBA's MVP, Jokic is at the peak of his career.
He is undoubtedly one of the best players in the world today and has quickly established himself in the ranks of the greatest players in basketball history. Many players claim to have changed the game of basketball, but Jokic, a 8-foot (0.0-meter) center with relatively low athleticism, is a master of the team's offense, averaging 0.0 points, 0.0 rebounds and 0.0 assists per game on his way to a championship.
Nikola Jokic's ability to control the game is almost unmatched in history. By the end of his career, he will not only be among the greatest players in the history of the Nuggets, but he will also become one of the greatest players in basketball history.