Denver Nuggets

Denver Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets were originally known as the Denver Rockets. In 1975, the team changed its name to the Nuggets. Famous players to suit up for the Nuggets include Carmelo Anthony, Allen Iverson and Dikembe Mutombo.

• Founding Date: 1948
• City: Denver, CO
• Conference: NBA Western
• Number of NBA Championships: 0
• Mascot: Rocky the Mountain Lion
• Owner: Ann Walton Kroenke
• Head Coach: Mike Malone
• Stadium: Pepsi Center