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He was a Denver Rocket and Denver Nugget. Ralph Simpson and other legacy players share in the team’s success

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Ralph Simpson Rockets Nuggets
Courtesy: Ralph Simpson
Ralph Simpson played for the Denver Rockets and Nuggets in the 1970s.

As the Denver Nuggets' championship run continues, watching with pride and excitement is Ralph Simpson, one of the original Nuggets back when they were actually the Denver Rockets. He helped transition the team into the NBA. Simpson spoke with Chandra Thomas Whitfield.

Ralph Simpson Rockets Nuggets
Courtesy: Ralph Simpson
Ralph Simpson played for the Denver Rockets and Nuggets in the 1970s. With 11,785 career points over ten years, he holds the record for the most points scored as a Denver Rocket.