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Here is the Denver Nuggets 1979–80 NBA Season roster and regular season player statistics, formatted in clear tables.
Team: Denver Nuggets (1979–80 NBA Season)
Roster
| No. | Player | Pos | Ht | Wt | Birth Date | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carl Nicks | G | 6-1 | 175 | Oct 6, 1958 | Indiana State |
| 10 | George McGinnis | F | 6-8 | 235 | Aug 12, 1950 | Indiana |
| 11 | Mike Evans | G | 6-1 | 175 | Apr 19, 1955 | Kansas State |
| 12 | Monte Towe | G | 5-7 | 150 | Sep 27, 1953 | NC State |
| 20 | Anthony Roberts | F | 6-6 | 195 | Apr 15, 1955 | Oral Roberts |
| 21 | Glen Gondrezick | F | 6-6 | 205 | Aug 30, 1953 | UNLV |
| 22 | David Thompson | G/F | 6-4 | 195 | Jul 13, 1954 | NC State |
| 23 | Bo Ellis | F | 6-9 | 200 | Aug 8, 1954 | Marquette |
| 31 | Kim Hughes | C | 6-11 | 220 | Jan 12, 1952 | Wisconsin |
| 32 | T.R. Dunn | G/F | 6-4 | 192 | Feb 1, 1955 | Alabama |
| 44 | Dan Issel | C/F | 6-9 | 235 | Oct 25, 1948 | Kentucky |
| 50 | John Roche | G | 6-3 | 170 | Oct 26, 1949 | South Carolina |
Notable departures this season: Bobby Jones (traded in 1978), Marvin Webster (departed via free agency).
1979-80 Regular Season Per Game
| Player | Pos | Age | G | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TO | FGA | FG% | 3PA | 3P% | FTA | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex English | SF | 26 | 24 | 0 | 36.5 | 21.3 | 9.4 | 3.4 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 3.8 | 17.8 | .485 | 0.1 | .667 | 5.3 | .762 |
| Dan Issel | C | 31 | 82 | 82 | 35.8 | 23.8 | 8.8 | 2.4 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 2.0 | 17.3 | .505 | 0.1 | .333 | 8.1 | .775 |
| David Thompson | SG | 25 | 39 | 0 | 31.8 | 21.5 | 4.5 | 3.2 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 15.8 | .468 | 0.5 | .368 | 8.6 | .758 |
| Bob Wilkerson | SF | 25 | 75 | 0 | 31.7 | 13.8 | 4.2 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 2.6 | 13.7 | .417 | 0.5 | .206 | 3.0 | .748 |
| George McGinnis | PF | 29 | 45 | 0 | 31.6 | 15.6 | 10.3 | 4.9 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 4.2 | 13.0 | .459 | 0.2 | .143 | 6.8 | .541 |
| Tom Boswell | PF | 26 | 18 | 0 | 29.0 | 11.3 | 6.3 | 2.6 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 2.2 | 7.5 | .533 | 0.1 | .500 | 3.9 | .829 |
| John Roche | PG | 30 | 82 | 0 | 27.9 | 11.4 | 1.4 | 4.9 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 1.9 | 9.0 | .478 | 1.6 | .380 | 2.5 | .866 |
| Charlie Scott | SG | 31 | 69 | 0 | 27.0 | 9.3 | 2.4 | 3.6 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 2.4 | 10.0 | .401 | 0.2 | .182 | 1.7 | .720 |
| George Johnson | PF | 23 | 75 | 0 | 25.8 | 10.2 | 7.8 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 2.0 | 8.7 | .476 | 0.1 | .222 | 2.5 | .783 |
| Anthony Roberts | SF | 24 | 23 | 0 | 21.1 | 7.7 | 4.7 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.2 | 7.9 | .381 | 0.0 | .000 | 2.6 | .650 |
| Glen Gondrezick | SF | 24 | 59 | 0 | 17.3 | 6.6 | 4.4 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 4.8 | .517 | 0.1 | .333 | 2.1 | .760 |
| Kim Hughes | C | 27 | 70 | 0 | 17.3 | 3.1 | 4.7 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 2.9 | .505 | 0.0 | – | 0.6 | .366 |
| Gary Garland | PG | 22 | 78 | 0 | 14.2 | 4.3 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 4.6 | .435 | 0.2 | .316 | 0.3 | .692 |
| Bo Ellis | PF | 25 | 48 | 0 | 10.5 | 3.4 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 2.8 | .449 | 0.1 | .000 | 1.1 | .755 |
| Arvid Kramer | C | 23 | 8 | 0 | 5.6 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 2.8 | .318 | 0.0 | – | 0.3 | 1.000 |
| Team Totals | – | – | 82 | 82 | 241.8 | 108.3 | 46.8 | 25.4 | 9.1 | 4.9 | 18.7 | 91.1 | .463 | 3.1 | .325 | 31.0 | .737 |
1979-80 Regular Season Totals
| Player | Pos | Age | GP | GS | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | Stl | Blk | TO | FGA | FG | 3PA | 3P | FTA | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Issel | C | 31 | 82 | 82 | 2938 | 1951 | 719 | 198 | 88 | 54 | 163 | 1416 | 715 | 12 | 4 | 667 | 517 |
| Bob Wilkerson | SF | 25 | 75 | 0 | 2381 | 1033 | 316 | 243 | 93 | 27 | 193 | 1030 | 430 | 34 | 7 | 222 | 166 |
| John Roche | PG | 30 | 82 | 0 | 2286 | 932 | 115 | 405 | 82 | 12 | 159 | 741 | 354 | 129 | 49 | 202 | 175 |
| George Johnson | PF | 23 | 75 | 0 | 1938 | 768 | 584 | 157 | 84 | 67 | 148 | 649 | 309 | 9 | 2 | 189 | 148 |
| Charlie Scott | SG | 31 | 69 | 0 | 1860 | 639 | 166 | 250 | 47 | 23 | 163 | 688 | 276 | 11 | 2 | 118 | 85 |
| George McGinnis | PF | 29 | 45 | 0 | 1424 | 703 | 462 | 221 | 69 | 17 | 188 | 584 | 268 | 7 | 1 | 307 | 166 |
| David Thompson | SG | 25 | 39 | 0 | 1239 | 839 | 174 | 124 | 39 | 38 | 116 | 617 | 289 | 19 | 7 | 335 | 254 |
| Kim Hughes | C | 27 | 70 | 0 | 1208 | 219 | 326 | 74 | 66 | 77 | 50 | 202 | 102 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 15 |
| Gary Garland | PG | 22 | 78 | 0 | 1106 | 334 | 138 | 145 | 54 | 4 | 73 | 356 | 155 | 19 | 6 | 26 | 18 |
| Glen Gondrezick | SF | 24 | 59 | 0 | 1020 | 390 | 259 | 81 | 68 | 16 | 58 | 286 | 148 | 6 | 2 | 121 | 92 |
| Alex English | SF | 26 | 24 | 0 | 875 | 512 | 225 | 82 | 28 | 29 | 90 | 427 | 207 | 3 | 2 | 126 | 96 |
| Tom Boswell | PF | 26 | 18 | 0 | 522 | 203 | 114 | 46 | 5 | 8 | 39 | 135 | 72 | 2 | 1 | 70 | 58 |
| Bo Ellis | PF | 25 | 48 | 0 | 502 | 162 | 116 | 30 | 10 | 24 | 24 | 136 | 61 | 3 | 0 | 53 | 40 |
| Anthony Roberts | SF | 24 | 23 | 0 | 486 | 177 | 109 | 20 | 13 | 3 | 28 | 181 | 69 | 1 | 0 | 60 | 39 |
| Arvid Kramer | C | 23 | 8 | 0 | 45 | 16 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 22 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Team Totals | – | – | 82 | 82 | 19830 | 8878 | 3835 | 2079 | 746 | 404 | 1497 | 7470 | 3462 | 255 | 83 | 2539 | 1871 |
Team Impact Index
| Player Name | Role Tier | MPG | Usage Tier | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG + BPG) | Impact Index* | Notes | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Issel | Interior Anchor / Primary Big | 35.8 | High Usage (scoring + rebounder) | 23.8 | 8.8 | 2.4 | 1.8 (1.1 + 0.7) | (23.8 + 8.8 + 2.4 + 1.8)/2 ≈ 18.4 | Issel was the workhorse big man for Denver, leading the frontcourt with strong scoring and rebounding. He had just come over (or re-signed) for that season and grounded the offense inside. | (No NBA award for this season, but later became a franchise legend) |
| Alex English | Secondary Scoring Wing | 36.5 | Medium-High Usage (scorer) | 21.3 | 9.4 | 3.4 | 2.4 (1.2 + 1.2) | (21.3 + 9.4 + 3.4 + 2.4)/2 ≈ 18.25 | English was a very efficient scorer, especially inside the arc. He provided high-volume offense and reliable minutes, acting as a complement to Issel more than a pure playmaker. | — |
| George McGinnis | Power Forward Scorer | 31.6 | Medium Usage (scoring + creation) | 15.6 | 10.3 | 4.9 | 1.9 (1.5 + 0.4) | (15.6 + 10.3 + 4.9 + 1.9)/2 ≈ 16.35 | McGinnis gave Denver a strong scoring and rebounding presence at the power forward spot. His ability to pass (4.9 ast) shows he wasn’t just scoring — he played a versatile frontcourt role. | (Prior to season: ABA MVP in earlier years) |
| Bob Wilkerson | 3-and-Mid Two-Way Wing | 31.7 | Medium Usage (balanced) | 13.8 | 4.2 | 3.2 | 1.6 (1.2 + 0.4) | (13.8 + 4.2 + 3.2 + 1.6)/2 ≈ 11.4 | Wilkerson played significant minutes as a two-way wing — he contributed in scoring, some playmaking, and defensively held up with steals + blocks. | — |
| David Thompson | Explosive Scoring Guard | 31.8 | High Usage (scorer) | 21.5 | 4.5 | 3.7 | 2.0 (1.0 + 1.0) | (21.5 + 4.5 + 3.7 + 2.0)/2 ≈ 15.85 | Thompson (still very young) was a high-volume, explosive scorer. His athleticism and shot-making paced much of the Nuggets’ offense, giving a dynamic guard threat. | — |
| John Roche | Primary Playmaker / Combo Guard | 27.9 | Medium Usage (assists + scoring) | 11.4 | 1.4 | 4.9 | 1.1 (1.0 + 0.1) | (11.4 + 1.4 + 4.9 + 1.1)/2 ≈ 9.4 | As the main ball-distributor off the guard spot, Roche orchestrated the offense, tying the second unit together and enabling others to operate. | — |
| Tom Boswell | Frontcourt Role Player | 29.0 | Low-Medium Usage | 11.3 | 6.3 | 2.6 | 0.7 (0.3 + 0.4) | (11.3 + 6.3 + 2.6 + 0.7)/2 ≈ 10.45 | Boswell provided solid frontcourt depth — contributing with scoring, rebounds, and occasional defensive plays. | — |
| George Johnson | Supporting Big / Energy Forward | 25.8 | Low-Medium Usage | 10.2 | 7.8 | 2.1 | 2.0 (1.1 + 0.9) | (10.2 + 7.8 + 2.1 + 2.0)/2 ≈ 11.05 | Johnson gave Denver athleticism in the frontcourt, helping with rebounding, defense, and giving consistent minutes as a secondary big. | — |
| Charlie Scott | Scoring Guard Off-Ball | 27.0 | Medium Usage (scoring) | 9.3 | 2.4 | 3.6 | 1.0 (0.7 + 0.3) | (9.3 + 2.4 + 3.6 + 1.0)/2 ≈ 8.15 | Scott offered scoring and experience in the backcourt; although not the primary creator, he added veteran scoring punch. | — |
| Anthony Roberts | Young Wing Rotation | 21.1 | Low Usage | 7.7 | 4.7 | 0.9 | 0.7 (0.6 + 0.1) | (7.7 + 4.7 + 0.9 + 0.7)/2 ≈ 7.0 | Roberts played limited minutes but contributed as a developing wing, giving occasional scoring and helping on the boards. | — |
| Glen Gondrezick | Depth Wing | 17.3 | Very Low Usage | 6.6 | 4.4 | 1.4 | 1.5 (1.2 + 0.3) | (6.6 + 4.4 + 1.4 + 1.5)/2 ≈ 6.95 | A reserve forward who chipped in when needed, especially in moderate minutes, helping with rebounds and defense. | — |
| Kim Hughes | Backup Center | 17.3 | Very Low Usage | 3.1 | 4.7 | 1.1 | 2.0 (0.9 + 1.1) | (3.1 + 4.7 + 1.1 + 2.0)/2 ≈ 5.45 | Hughes gave the team a backup big presence, contributing defensively (blocks) and in short stints on the boards. | — |
| Gary Garland | Relief Guard | 14.2 | Minimal Usage | 4.3 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 0.8 (0.7 + 0.1) | (4.3 + 1.8 + 1.9 + 0.8)/2 ≈ 4.4 | Garland provided brief guard minutes, primarily in relief, with modest scoring and playmaking. | — |
| Bo Ellis | Depth Forward / Energy Big | 10.5 | Minimal Usage | 3.4 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.7 (0.2 + 0.5) | (3.4 + 2.4 + 0.6 + 0.7)/2 ≈ 3.55 | Ellis played very limited minutes but contributed energy and hustle when on the court. | — |
| Arvid Kramer | Emergency Backup Center | 5.6 | Minimal Usage | 2.0 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.6 (0.0 + 0.6) | (2.0 + 1.5 + 0.4 + 0.6)/2 ≈ 2.25 | Kramer contributed very sparingly, likely only in low-leverage moments or when depth was needed. | — |
*Impact Index = (PPG + RPG + APG + STK) ÷ 2