Alexander English was born in Columbia, South Carolina, on January 5, 1954. He attended the University of South Carolina on a basketball scholarship and graduated after four successful years. Drafted in the 2nd round by the NBA Milwaukee Bucks, he moved after three years to the Denver Nuggets where his career flourished. Alex led the league in scoring in 1983. Mr. English became the 7th highest scoring player in league history. Named 8 times to the NBA All-Star team, he completed his career with a 21.5 point average after playing in 1,193 games. He is employed by the NBA Players Association, and occasionally makes a movie.
Enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1997.
NBAs J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award. His jersey number 2 was retired by the Nuggets. Enshrined in the University of South Carolina, the state of South Carolina and the state of Colorado Halls of Fame. Awarded the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award for Citizenship, the most prestigious honor awarded by the University of South Carolina.
Played for the NBA Milwaukee Bucks (1976-1978), NBA Indiana Pacers (1978-1980), NBA Denver Nuggets (1980-1990), NBA Dallas Mavericks (1990-1991) and Italian League Depi Napoli (1991-1992). All-NBA Second Team (1982, 1983, 1986). NBAs leading scorer in the 1980s (19,682 points). First player in NBA history to score 2,000 points in eight straight seasons. Set 31 Denver Nuggets records in 10 seasons, including points scored (21,645), games played (837), assists (3,679), scoring average (25.9 ppg), most points and highest scoring average in a season (2,414, 29.8 ppg in 1985-1986) and minutes played (29,893).
Played for the University of South Carolina (1972-1976). Two-time All-America selection (1976-1976). Ranks first in South Carolina history in scoring (1,972 points, 17.8 ppg) and third in rebounding (1,064, 9.6 rpg). Played the most minutes (4,113) in school history. Holds records for most field goals attempted (1,590) and made (855). Ranks second all-time in blocked shots (230). USC retired his number 22 jersey.
Denver Nuggets franchise all-time leading scorer (21,645 points) and all-time assists leader (3,679).
Is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.
(November 2003) Assistant coach, Philadelphia 76ers.
