Here is the Denver Rockets (1970–71 ABA Season) roster and regular season player statistics. The team continued to be called the Denver Rockets until becoming the Denver Nuggets in 1974.
Anchored the paint for Denver, leading the team in rebounding; his season-high boards and defensive presence were instrumental despite limited playmaking.
ABA All-Star
Larry Cannon
Primary Scorer
38.7
High
26.6
4.2
5.2
~1.0
~18.5
Was the team’s go-to scorer and shot-creator, leading Denver in points and facilitating offense via assists.
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Byron Beck
Versatile Veteran
33.9
Medium
13.6
10.5
2.1
~0.7
~13.5
A steady veteran presence, Beck contributed double‑digit rebounding and solid scoring, helping stabilize Denver’s frontcourt.
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Don Sidle
Front‑court Support
30.1
Medium‑Low
16.1
9.0
1.2
~0.7
~13.5
Provided efficient interior scoring and rebounding in a complementary big‑man role, allowing Keye more defensive freedom.
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John Barnhill
Veteran Point Guard
28.5
Low
11.4
2.3
3.2
~0.5
~8.7
As an older guard, he played a limited but steady role, handling the ball and mentoring younger backcourt options.
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Art Becker
Role Big
27.7
Medium
15.2
7.2
1.1
~0.8
~12.1
Made the most of his minutes, shooting efficiently inside (~50% FG) and providing front‑court spacing and boards.
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Julian Hammond
Wing Contributor
25.1
Medium‑Low
13.8
6.3
2.9
~0.8
~12.9
Contributed scoring and rebounding from the wing, offering a reliable two‑way presence in rotations.
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Larry Brown
Backup PG
23.9
Low
8.4
1.8
3.4
~0.9
~7.2
Came off the bench to provide playmaking and ball‑handling depth; a role player more than a primary option.
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Ralph Simpson
Young Scorer
22.5
Medium
14.2
2.9
2.1
~1.1
~10.1
At age 21, showed early promise as a scorer, giving Denver athleticism and offensive upside from the perimeter.
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Wayne Chapman
Bench SF
22.3
Very Low
10.0
3.0
2.3
~0.6
~8.0
Played a depth role, contributing when called upon on the wing, particularly in spot minutes.
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Lonnie Wright
Development Guard
18.8
Very Low
6.4
2.2
1.5
~0.5
~5.3
A young guard getting limited minutes, likely viewed as a developmental piece rather than a key rotation member.
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Dan Hester
Reserve Center
13.2
Very Low
5.9
5.7
0.9
~0.7
~6.5
Saw very limited action as a backup big, providing spot interior minutes and rest for starters.
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Tom Workman
Deep Reserve
12.5
Very Low
6.1
3.4
0.9
~0.7
~5.5
Played minimal minutes, used sparingly as a front‑court depth piece, often in mop-up or low-leverage time.
Steve Wilson
Spot Guard
6.7
Very Low
3.4
1.2
0.7
~0.4
~2.9
Barely saw the floor; likely on roster for depth, not a meaningful contributor in the rotation.
* Impact Index = (PPG + RPG + APG + STK) ÷ 2, using rough estimates for STK where not documented.
