The 1975–76

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season was Denver's ninth and final season in the

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(ABA). At the conclusion of the season the team would join the

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(NBA). The team was led by an eventual hall of fame coach, Larry Brown.

ABA Draft

Season standings

Player stats

''Note: PG= per game; M= Minutes; R= Rebounds; A= Assists; S = Steals; B = Blocks; P = Points; T = Turnovers; PF = Personal fouls''

Roster

Playoffs

Semifinals ''Nuggets win series, 4–3'' ABA Finals ''Nuggets lose series 4-2''

Awards, records, and honors

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led the league in turnovers (360) * Bobby Jones led the league in field goal percentage (.581)

ABA All-Stars

* Byron Beck * Roger Brown * James Foster * Gus Gerard * Dan Issel * Bobby Jones * Ralph Simpson * Claude Terry * David Thompson * Monte Towe * Chuck Williams1975-76 ABA Season Summary
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All-ABA Teams

* Ralph Simpson- 1st team *

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- 2nd team * Bobby Jones- 2nd team * David Thompson- 2nd team

All-Defensive Team

* Don Buse- 1st team * Bobby Jones- 1st team

All-Rookie Team

* David Thompson

References

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