Alex English
Professional basketball player and coach
Born
January 5th, 1954
71 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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This basketball player and coach played primarily as a small forward from the 1970s to the 1990s. Achieved significant fame with the Denver Nuggets, leading the NBA in scoring during the 1982-83 season. Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1997. After retirement, transitioned into coaching and held positions with various teams. Spent years contributing to the sport both on and off the court.
Led the NBA in scoring in 1982-83 with the Denver Nuggets
Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1997
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