Alex English
Inducted:
1997
Player Stats
6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
190 lb (86 kg)
Born
January 5, 1954
Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
Position
Small forward
College
South Carolina (1972–1976)
Alex English was one of the smoothest and most consistent scorers in NBA history, best known for his brilliant run with the Denver Nuggets. Drafted in 1976, English developed into an elite offensive force, combining graceful footwork, a soft shooting touch, and elite basketball IQ. He spent the majority of his career with the Denver Nuggets, serving as the focal point of their high-octane "run-and-gun" offense under coach Doug Moe.
English was the model of "quiet dominance"—a smooth, durable "iron man" who missed only 14 games over a 15-year career. He became the first player in NBA history to string together eight consecutive 2,000-point seasons, a testament to his incredible consistency. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1997.
English's Awards and Records
- 2 retired by Denver Nuggets
- Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award (1988)
- 2 Jersey Retired by the Denver Nuggets
- Most total points scored in the NBA during the 1980s
- Franchise scoring leader for the Denver Nuggets
- One of the most efficient high-volume scorers of his era
NBA Records
- NBA Scoring Champion (1983)
- 8x NBA All-Star (Consecutive from 1982–1989)
- 3x All-NBA Second Team (1982, 1983, 1986)
- NBA 75th Anniversary Team
NBA Teams
Milwaukee Bucks (1976–1978)
Indiana Pacers (1978–1980)
Denver Nuggets (1980–1990)
Dallas Mavericks (1990–1991)
NBA Draft
1976: 2nd round, 23rd overall pick
Milwaukee Bucks
Number Worn
23, 22, 2
NBA Stats
Season Played:
15 (1976–1991)
Game Played:
1,193
Game Started:
753
Points:
25,613 (21.5 ppg)
Rebounds:
6,538 (5.5 rpg)
Assists:
4,351 (3.6 apg)
Field Goal %:
50.7%
Free Throw %:
83.2%
Point Per Game:
21.5
All-Star Selections:
8 (1982–1989)
NBA Scoring Title:
1 (1982–83)