Here is the Denver Nuggets 1967–68 roster and regular season player statistics. Note that during this season, the team was actually known as the Denver Rockets, playing in the ABA (American Basketball Association).
Team: Denver Rockets (1967–68 ABA Season)
Roster
No.
Player
Pos
Ht
Wt
Birth Date
College
11
Byron Beck
C/F
6-9
225
Jan 25, 1945
Denver
12
Lonnie Lynn
G
6-3
190
Jun 26, 1943
Chicago State
14
Larry Jones
G
6-3
180
Sep 22, 1942
Toledo
15
Wayne Hightower
F
6-8
210
Jan 14, 1940
Kansas
20
Julian Hammond
F
6-5
210
May 27, 1943
Tulsa
21
Gene Moore
C
6-10
225
Nov 27, 1945
Kentucky Wesleyan
22
Willie Murrell
F
6-6
215
Sep 13, 1941
Kansas State
23
Tom Kerwin
F
6-7
215
Jul 7, 1944
Centenary
24
LeRoy Wright
C
6-9
215
May 6, 1938
Pacific
25
Jimmy Foster
G
6-1
180
Feb 20, 1943
Niagara
—
George Peeples
C
6-7
190
Oct 30, 1943
Iowa
—
Byron Egan
G
6-1
180
—
Denver
—
Jim Jarvis
G
6-1
180
Mar 3, 1943
Oregon State
1967-68 Regular Season Per Game
1967-68 Playoff Per Game
PLR
POS
AGE
GP
GS
MIN
PTS
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TOV
FGA
FG%
3PA
3P%
FTA
FT%
Wayne Hightower
PF
28
5
5
41.8
22.6
8.8
2.2
4.4
5.0
20.0
20.0
.350
0.2
.000
10.8
.796
Larry Jones
PG
25
1
1
41.0
29.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
5.0
20.0
20.0
.600
0.0
—
8.0
.625
Willie Murrell
SF
26
5
5
39.6
22.4
9.4
1.4
1.6
4.8
17.6
17.6
.511
0.2
.000
5.2
.846
Byron Beck
C
23
5
5
32.0
11.4
11.0
1.0
1.4
4.2
10.0
10.0
.460
0.0
—
3.0
.733
Julian Hammond
SF
24
5
5
30.6
12.0
5.6
1.6
2.2
3.4
7.6
7.6
.579
0.0
—
4.8
.667
Lonnie Wright
SG
23
5
5
29.8
7.2
2.6
2.0
3.4
1.8
10.0
10.0
.260
0.8
.250
2.8
.643
Grant Simmons
PG
24
5
5
29.0
7.6
4.4
3.0
2.0
4.0
7.2
7.2
.361
0.2
.000
3.2
.750
Tommie Bowens
PF
27
5
5
18.8
6.0
5.0
1.0
1.2
3.4
6.2
6.2
.452
0.2
.000
0.4
1.000
Jeff Congdon
PG
24
3
3
11.7
6.3
1.3
1.7
1.0
1.7
7.0
7.0
.333
2.7
.250
2.3
.429
Tom Hoover
C
27
2
2
8.0
6.5
2.0
0.5
1.0
3.0
3.5
3.5
.571
0.0
—
3.5
.714
Team Totals
—
—
5
—
240.0
101.4
49.2
14.2
18.0
29.8
88.2
88.2
.426
3.2
.188
34.6
.740
1967-68 Regular Season Totals
PLR
POS
AGE
GP
GS
MIN
PTS
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TOV
FGA
FG
3PA
3P
FTA
FT
Larry Jones
PG
25
76
76
3085
1742
599
270
232
268
1409
1409
602
42
8
683
530
Willie Murrell
SF
26
71
71
2495
1165
637
64
116
200
1069
1069
498
11
3
236
166
Wayne Hightower
PF
28
74
74
2459
1282
536
143
165
237
1126
1126
431
6
0
543
420
Grant Simmons
PG
24
78
78
2264
793
240
182
153
236
688
688
292
22
1
295
208
Byron Beck
C
23
71
71
1623
669
559
38
72
219
570
570
275
2
0
159
119
Tom Hoover
C
27
70
70
1588
454
491
64
139
268
357
357
161
10
4
206
128
Julian Hammond
SF
24
74
74
1364
591
327
62
98
112
458
458
224
0
0
209
143
Tommie Bowens
PF
27
67
67
1287
410
374
41
83
159
453
453
177
2
1
90
55
Lonnie Wright
SG
23
38
38
896
373
96
68
43
96
346
346
146
9
2
121
79
Willis Thomas
SG
24
24
24
542
294
58
25
51
45
305
305
136
2
0
32
22
Chuck Gardner
PF
23
42
42
487
197
136
13
52
74
175
175
71
4
0
79
55
Jeff Congdon
PG
24
41
41
398
159
34
59
50
37
191
191
67
30
5
25
20
Richie Moore
SG
18
211
211
24
69
19
8
24
16
71
71
24
2
0
28
21
John Morrison
—
22
9
9
76
27
9
7
9
15
34
34
10
6
1
9
6
R.B. Lynam
—
—
7
7
39
17
5
0
5
10
17
17
5
1
0
8
7
Ron Horn
SF
29
1
1
6
2
1
0
1
0
2
2
0
0
0
2
2
Team Totals
—
—
78
—
18820
8244
4121
1044
1293
1992
7271
7271
3119
149
25
2725
1981
1967-68 Playoff Totals
PLR
POS
AGE
GP
GS
MIN
PTS
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TOV
FGA
FG
3PA
3P
FTA
FT
Wayne Hightower
PF
28
5
5
209
113
44
11
22
25
100
100
0
1
0
54
43
Willie Murrell
SF
26
5
5
198
112
47
7
8
24
88
88
0
1
0
26
22
Byron Beck
C
23
5
5
160
57
55
5
7
21
50
50
0
0
0
15
11
Julian Hammond
SF
24
5
5
153
60
28
8
11
17
38
38
0
0
0
24
16
Lonnie Wright
SG
23
5
5
149
36
13
10
17
9
50
50
4
1
.250
14
9
Grant Simmons
PG
24
5
5
145
38
22
15
10
20
36
36
1
0
.000
16
12
Tommie Bowens
PF
27
5
5
94
30
25
5
6
17
31
31
1
0
.000
2
2
Larry Jones
PG
25
1
1
41
29
4
4
4
5
20
20
0
0
—
8
5
Jeff Congdon
PG
24
3
3
35
19
4
5
3
5
21
21
8
2
.250
7
3
Tom Hoover
C
27
2
2
16
13
4
1
2
6
7
7
0
0
—
7
5
Team Totals
—
—
5
—
1200
507
246
71
90
149
441
188
16
3
.188
173
128
Team Impact Index
Player Name
Role Tier
MPG
Usage Tier
PPG
RPG
APG
STK*
Impact Index*
Notes
Awards
Larry Jones
Lead Playmaker & Scorer
40.6
High
22.9
7.9
3.6
~1.0†
~17.2
Anchored the Rockets’ offense in their inaugural ABA season; his scoring (22.9 PPG) and playmaking made him one of the first team’s foundational stars.
MVP-4, All-Star
Willie Murrell
Two‑Way Wing
35.1
Medium
16.4
9.0
0.9
~0.9†
~13.6
Provided strong rebounding (9.0 RPG) and reliable scoring from the forward spot in the Rockets’ first season.
—
Wayne Hightower
Frontcourt Scorer‑Rebounder
33.2
Medium
17.3
7.2
1.9
~0.9†
~13.6
Offered a physical presence in the paint, combining mid‑range scoring with solid rebounding to anchor the frontcourt.
—
Grant Simmons
Secondary Ball-Handler
29.0
Medium‑Low
10.2
3.1
2.3
~0.6†
~8.1
As the primary backup point guard, he provided steady playmaking and rotational minutes in the backcourt.
—
Lonnie Wright
Spot Scoring Guard
23.6
Low
9.8
2.5
1.8
~0.7†
~7.4
Played a depth scoring role off the bench, giving bursts of offense and competent guard defense.
—
Byron Beck
Rebound & Energy Big
22.9
Low
9.4
7.9
0.5
~0.8†
~9.3
Despite limited minutes, Beck showed tenacity on the boards and provided the Rockets with hustle and second-chance opportunities.
—
Tom Hoover
Role Big / Backup C
22.7
Very Low
6.5
7.0
0.9
~0.7†
~7.6
Served as a backup center, giving key rest to frontcourt starters and contributing on the glass.
—
Willis Thomas
Wing Depth
22.6
Low
12.3
2.4
1.0
~0.8†
~8.8
Provided scoring depth on the wing; his per-game average shows effective offensive bursts in limited time.
—
Tommie Bowens
Role PF
19.2
Very Low
6.1
5.6
0.6
~0.7†
~6.5
Played a supporting role at power forward, contributing modest scoring and rebounding off the bench.
—
Julian Hammond
Young Forward
18.4
Very Low
8.0
4.4
0.8
~0.6†
~6.9
At just 24, provided efficient shooting (.489 FG) and showed promise as a wing contributor in the franchise’s first year.
—
Richie Moore
Journeyman Guard
11.7
Very Low
3.8
1.1
0.4
~0.4†
~3.9
Limited minutes as a young guard, likely used for depth and spot playmaking.
—
Chuck Gardner
Role PF
11.6
Very Low
4.7
3.2
0.3
~0.6†
~4.4
Saw very sparse playing time; used in low-leverage situations for frontcourt depth.
—
Jeff Congdon
Developmental PG
9.7
Very Low
3.9
0.8
1.4
~0.5†
~3.3
A young point guard getting limited minutes but gaining experience in the pro setting.
—
John Morrison
Minimal Rotation
8.4
Very Low
3.0
1.0
0.8
~0.3†
~2.6
Rarely played (only 9 games), likely a deep bench piece with very limited impact.
—
Ron Horn
Emergency Depth
6.0
Very Low
2.0
1.0
0.0
~0.2†
~1.6
Played only one game; effectively a reserve for situational depth.
—
R.B. Lynam
Fringe Roster
5.6
Very Low
2.4
0.7
0.0
~0.2†
~1.6
Saw very limited minutes across a handful of games; minimal role.
—
* STK (steals + blocks) are estimated proxies — this data is largely unavailable for ABA in that era. † Impact Index = (PPG + RPG + APG + STK) ÷ 2, using the proxy STK values.
