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The 1973–74 Denver Rockets featured a balanced offense led by Ralph Simpson and Mike Green, who supplied the bulk of the scoring while also serving as the team’s primary playmakers. Center Warren Jabali provided additional offensive production, and the frontcourt contributed solid rebounding across the rotation. The statistics reflect a well-rounded team with multiple scoring threats, strong ball movement, and consistent contributions throughout the lineup.
Here is the Denver Rockets (1973–74 ABA Season) roster and regular season player statistics. This was the final season under the “Rockets” name — they became the Denver Nuggets in the 1974–75 season.
Roster
| NO. | PLAYER | POS | HT | WT | DOB | COLLEGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Al Smith | PG | 6-1 | 185 | January 15, 1947 | Bradley |
| 12 | Warren Jabali | SG | 6-2 | 200 | August 29, 1946 | Wichita State |
| 13 | Julius Keye | PF | 6-10 | 200 | September 5, 1946 | South Carolina State, Alcorn State |
| 15 | Pat McFarland | SG | 6-5 | 185 | December 7, 1951 | Saint Joseph’s |
| 21 | Claude Terry | SG | 6-4 | 195 | January 12, 1950 | Stanford |
| 22 | Mike Green | C | 6-10 | 200 | August 6, 1951 | Louisiana Tech |
| 23 | Steve Jones | SG | 6-5 | 205 | October 17, 1942 | Oregon |
| 25 | Dave Robisch | C | 6-10 | 235 | December 22, 1949 | Kansas |
| 30 | Willie Long | SF | 6-8 | 225 | March 1, 1950 | New Mexico |
| 31 | Marv Roberts | PF | 6-8 | 200 | January 29, 1950 | Utah State University |
| 40 | Byron Beck | C | 6-9 | 225 | January 25, 1945 | Columbia Basin College, Denver |
| 44 | Ralph Simpson | SF | 6-5 | 200 | August 10, 1949 | Michigan State |
Regular Season Per Game
| Player Name | Pos | Age | G | GS | MP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TO | FGA | FG% | 3PA | 3P% | FTA | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Jabali | SG | 27 | 49 | 49 | 34.9 | 15.9 | 5.0 | 7.3 | 2.0 | 0.2 | 4.0 | 13.4 | .391 | 2.5 | .366 | 5.6 | .803 |
| Julius Keye | PF | 27 | 79 | 79 | 32.8 | 4.5 | 8.7 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 4.2 | .447 | 0.1 | .200 | 1.1 | .679 |
| Al Smith | PG | 27 | 76 | 76 | 32.0 | 10.9 | 3.2 | 8.1 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 3.6 | 10.3 | .399 | 0.9 | .306 | 3.2 | .773 |
| Ralph Simpson | SF | 24 | 75 | 75 | 29.9 | 18.7 | 4.3 | 2.5 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 2.6 | 18.6 | .428 | 0.3 | .083 | 3.7 | .754 |
| Dave Robisch | C | 24 | 84 | 84 | 29.4 | 14.5 | 8.4 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 11.3 | .473 | 0.0 | .000 | 4.9 | .774 |
| Steve Jones | SG | 31 | 42 | 42 | 27.5 | 13.7 | 3.3 | 3.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 2.6 | 12.7 | .448 | 0.9 | .361 | 2.6 | .771 |
| Willie Long | SF | 23 | 82 | 82 | 25.1 | 12.6 | 5.7 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.9 | 11.3 | .414 | 0.0 | .000 | 4.0 | .831 |
| Byron Beck | C | 29 | 82 | 82 | 24.1 | 11.8 | 5.1 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 10.0 | .516 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.7 | .851 |
| Mike Green | C | 22 | 79 | 79 | 20.9 | 11.4 | 7.4 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 10.1 | .459 | 0.0 | .500 | 2.9 | .748 |
| Marv Roberts | PF | 24 | 35 | 35 | 18.4 | 7.5 | 3.7 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 1.4 | 6.8 | .447 | 0.0 | 1.000 | 1.8 | .774 |
| Pat McFarland | SG | 22 | 67 | 67 | 11.3 | 5.4 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 5.4 | .443 | 0.4 | .333 | 0.8 | .673 |
| Claude Terry | SG | 24 | 60 | 60 | 9.8 | 5.0 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 4.3 | .443 | 0.6 | .400 | 1.2 | .870 |
| Team Totals | 84 | 241.5 | 107.0 | 49.4 | 23.9 | 7.1 | 4.9 | 17.6 | 95.7 | .442 | 3.9 | .329 | 27.0 | .782 |
Regular Season Totals
| Player | Pos | Age | GP | GS | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | Stl | Blk | TO | FGA | FG | 3PA | 3P | FTA | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Keye | PF | 27 | 79 | 79 | 2595 | 352 | 689 | 135 | 40 | 149 | 87 | 329 | 147 | 5 | 1 | 84 | 57 |
| Dave Robisch | C | 24 | 84 | 84 | 2469 | 1216 | 708 | 152 | 45 | 66 | 103 | 950 | 449 | 0 | 0 | 411 | 318 |
| Al Smith | PG | 27 | 76 | 76 | 2435 | 831 | 241 | 619 | 100 | 7 | 273 | 779 | 311 | 72 | 22 | 242 | 187 |
| Ralph Simpson | SF | 24 | 75 | 75 | 2244 | 1404 | 326 | 191 | 103 | 12 | 196 | 1395 | 597 | 24 | 2 | 276 | 208 |
| Willie Long | SF | 23 | 82 | 82 | 2058 | 1036 | 466 | 100 | 54 | 13 | 157 | 925 | 383 | 2 | 0 | 325 | 270 |
| Byron Beck | C | 29 | 82 | 82 | 1979 | 970 | 417 | 76 | 48 | 8 | 83 | 823 | 425 | 1 | 0 | 141 | 120 |
| Warren Jabali | SG | 27 | 49 | 49 | 1711 | 779 | 246 | 358 | 97 | 10 | 195 | 657 | 257 | 123 | 45 | 274 | 220 |
| Mike Green | C | 22 | 79 | 79 | 1648 | 904 | 584 | 64 | 47 | 126 | 128 | 799 | 367 | 2 | 1 | 226 | 169 |
| Steve Jones | SG | 31 | 42 | 42 | 1157 | 575 | 139 | 128 | 13 | 6 | 109 | 534 | 239 | 36 | 13 | 109 | 84 |
| Pat McFarland | SG | 22 | 67 | 67 | 757 | 361 | 134 | 64 | 23 | 6 | 41 | 359 | 159 | 24 | 8 | 52 | 35 |
| Marv Roberts | PF | 24 | 35 | 35 | 645 | 261 | 131 | 44 | 13 | 2 | 48 | 237 | 106 | 1 | 1 | 62 | 48 |
| Claude Terry | SG | 24 | 60 | 60 | 587 | 300 | 71 | 73 | 12 | 3 | 57 | 255 | 113 | 35 | 14 | 69 | 60 |
| Team Totals | 84 | 20285 | 8989 | 4152 | 2004 | 595 | 408 | 1477 | 8042 | 3553 | 325 | 107 | 2271 | 1776 |
HeatingUp Impact Index: Team Impact Spotlight
| Player Name | Role Tier | MPG | Usage Tier | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG + BPG) | Impact Index* | Notes | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Jabali | Lead Playmaker / Two‑Way Guard | 34.9 | High | 15.9 | 5.0 | 7.3 | 2.2 | 15.2 | Jabali was the engine of the offense, averaging over 7 assists per game while also contributing strong defense and rebounding. Known as a physical, intimidating guard in the ABA. | AS (All-Star) |
| Julius Keye | Rim‑Protecting Forward / Defensive Big | 32.8 | Medium | 4.5 | 8.7 | 1.7 | 2.4 | 8.65 | Keye provided valuable defensive activity in the paint and on the boards. He was named to the ABA All-Defensive Team in this era. | DEF1 (All-Defensive First Team) |
| Al Smith | Lead Ball-Handler / Facilitator | 32.0 | High (assist‑first) | 10.9 | 3.2 | 8.1 | 1.4 | 11.8 | As a primary point guard, Smith ran the offense and distributed effectively. His minutes and usage show he was a key creator. | — |
| Ralph Simpson | Scoring Wing / Secondary Option | 29.9 | High | 18.7 | 4.3 | 2.5 | 1.6 | 13.6 | Simpson was one of the Rockets’ top scoring threats, combining efficient shooting with a two-way presence. | AS (All-Star) |
| Dave Robisch | Inside Scorer / High‑Efficiency Big | 29.4 | Medium | 14.5 | 8.4 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 13.0 | Robisch provided consistent scoring and rebounding in the frontcourt, giving the Rockets a reliable post option. | — |
| Steve Jones | Scoring Guard / Role Creator | 27.5 | Medium | 13.7 | 3.3 | 3.0 | 0.4 | 10.2 | In his stint with Denver, Jones contributed scoring and secondary playmaking — a veteran presence in the backcourt. | — |
| Willie Long | Energetic Wing / Rotation Two‑Way | 25.1 | Low‑Medium | 12.6 | 5.7 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 10.2 | Long gave Denver athleticism and hustle on the wing; solid in rebounding and capable of defending multiple positions. | — |
| Byron Beck | Veteran Big / Rotational Frontcourt | 24.1 | Low | 11.8 | 5.1 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 9.3 | Beck offered veteran stability, solid minutes, and rebounding, anchoring the second unit’s frontcourt. | — |
| Mike Green | Shot-Blocker / Modern Big | 20.9 | Low | 11.4 | 7.4 | 0.8 | 2.2 | 10.9 | Green had a strong rookie-ish or early-career season, contributing inside scoring and rim protection. | — |
| Marv Roberts | Depth Power Forward / Energy Big | 18.4 | Minimal‑Medium | 7.5 | 3.7 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 6.5 | Roberts gave the Rockets spot minutes, using his size to rebound and provide occasional scoring. | — |
| Pat McFarland | Reserve Guard / Situational Playmaker | 11.3 | Minimal | 5.4 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 4.4 | McFarland offered backcourt depth, contributing in short stints with scoring and ball movement. | — |
| Claude Terry | Third-String Guard / Spot Contributor | 9.8 | Minimal | 5.0 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 3.85 | Limited minutes, but Terry provided reliable shooting and defensive cover when needed. | — |
*Impact Index = (PPG + RPG + APG + STK) ÷ 2