Here is the Denver Nuggets 1974–75 ABA Season roster and regular season player statistics. This was the first season the franchise used the Nuggets name, having changed from the Denver Rockets.
All-Star guard with a strong two-way presence — he was one of the primary offensive options, mixing scoring with playmaking and showing defensive activity with ~2 combined steals and blocks.
AS
Mack Calvin
Offensive Engine / Primary Point Guard
33.3
High
19.5
2.8
7.7
2.0 (1.9 + 0.1)
16.0
Calvin orchestrated the offense, distributing at a high rate while also scoring nearly 20 ppg. His assist load shows he was central to the team’s creation.
MVP‑3, AS
Bobby Jones
Defensive Power Forward / Two‑Way Pivot
32.2
Medium‑High
14.8
8.2
3.6
3.8 (2.0 + 1.8)
15.2
Known for his elite defense (“Secretary of Defense”), Jones contributed significantly on both ends — strong rebounder, shot‑blocker, and active in steals.
MVP‑4, ROY‑2, DEF1
Mike Green
Inside Scorer / Big Man
31.6
High
17.4
9.2
1.2
3.1 (1.0 + 2.1)
15.45
Big man who provided physical scoring inside, rebounding, and rim protection. His block rate was particularly strong, making him a defensive presence in the paint.
AS
Fatty Taylor
Defensive Guard / Hustle Two‑Way
26.6
Medium
8.4
2.9
4.4
2.5 (2.3 + 0.2)
8.1
Taylor was a glue guard, known for his defensive grit. He contributed off the bench with steals, playmaking, and hustle minutes.
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Dave Robisch
Backup Center / High‑Efficiency Role Big
22.6
Low‑Medium
13.0
6.0
1.8
1.1 (0.5 + 0.6)
10.95
Robisch offered excellent scoring efficiency for a reserve big, giving quality minutes, rebounding, and some interior defense.
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Byron Beck
Veteran PF / Rotational Big
21.6
Low Usage
10.1
4.1
1.3
0.9 (0.7 + 0.2)
8.2
Experienced forward who played solid rotational minutes, contributing on the boards and providing spot scoring.
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Jan van Breda Kolff
3‑and‑Mid Wing / Developmental Wing
19.5
Low
5.8
4.3
2.2
1.1 (0.6 + 0.5)
6.7
Young wing used for spacing, cutting, and occasional playmaking. Showed promise in his role from the wing.
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Claude Terry
Spot Shooting Guard
14.1
Minimal
6.7
2.0
1.6
0.5 (0.5 + 0.0)
5.4
Role guard who gave the team perimeter shooting and defensive coverage in limited minutes.
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Pat McFarland
Third-String Guard / Depth Scorer
13.5
Minimal
6.5
1.7
1.7
0.8 (0.7 + 0.1)
5.35
Reserve guard who provided scoring and occasional ball movement in bench stints.
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Don Washington
Depth Wing
8.8
Minimal
3.9
1.8
0.6
0.6 (0.2 + 0.4)
3.45
Bench wing utilized for energy, minor defensive contributions, and occasional scoring.
