Alex English, with a total of
21,645 points, holds the title for the most career points scored for the Denver Nuggets. His
scoring prowess places him significantly ahead of the second-place Dan Issel, who scored
14,659 points.
Top 5 scorers cover different eras of Nuggets basketball
The Denver Nuggets' top 5
all-time scorers—Alex English, Dan Issel,
Carmelo Anthony, Nikola Jokic, and David Thompson—span different generations, showcasing the franchise's diverse talent across decades. These players together have amassed
67,162 points, accounting for a substantial portion of the team's scoring legacy.
The gap between the top scorer and the fifth position
The difference in career points between the top scorer, Alex English, and the fifth-ranked David Thompson highlights a significant disparity. English leads Thompson by
11,811 points, illustrating the exceptional scoring capacity that English brought to the Nuggets.
Nikola Jokic's position among Nuggets' legends
As of 2024, Nikola Jokic, with
12,054 points, ranks fourth in the franchise's all-time
scoring list. His position underscores his critical role in the Nuggets' recent success and his potential to climb higher in the rankings.
Carmelo Anthony's scoring legacy with the Nuggets
Carmelo Anthony, with
13,970 points, holds the third spot in the Nuggets' career scoring
leaderboard. His tenure with the team solidified his status as one of the franchise's most prolific scorers.
Comparative analysis of career points within the top 10
The career points of players ranked sixth to tenth on the Nuggets' all-time scoring list—Lafayette Lever, Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, Jamal Murray, Nene, and Kiki Vandeweghe—range from
6,829 to 8,081 points. This range indicates a relatively tight grouping among the franchise's secondary scoring leaders.
Jamal Murray's rise in the Nuggets' scoring ranks
Jamal Murray, currently with
6,937 points, is nearing the threshold to surpass Nene and move into the eighth position in the Nuggets' all-time scoring list, reflecting his growing impact on the team's offensive achievements.