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Dan Issel Retired

Center · Denver Nuggets · 7'0", 250 lb · Drafted 1970
Hall of FameDenver Nuggets
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In short

Dan Issel is a retired center best known with the Denver Nuggets. Prolific ABA/NBA scorer. Career averages: 22.6 points, 9.1 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game.

Scoring map · Dan’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 53% · Paint 21%
Rim — 53% of scoring, 44% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsTop of key 3 — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsMid-range (L) — 7% of scoring, 9% of shotsPaint — 21% of scoring, 26% of shotsMid-range (R) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shots
  • Rim53%
  • Paint21%
  • Mid-range (L)7%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Dan Issel is a retired Hall of Famer. Prolific ABA/NBA scorer.

He averaged 22.6 points, 9.1 rebounds and 2.4 assists over his career.

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Career avg
22.6 ppg
Center
Rebounds
9.1 rpg
career
Assists
2.4 apg
career
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Dan Issel is a retired center, most associated with the Denver Nuggets.

Prolific ABA/NBA scorer.

He retired with career averages of 22.6 points, 9.1 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game.

Sources: Career figures: documented sources. Role ratings: Balladex characterization.

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

Prolific ABA/NBA scorer.

PERSONALITY

The person

A retired Hall of Famer and Denver Nuggets name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Hall of Famer · center
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
85/100
Scoring83
Playmaking47
Rebounding66
Perimeter D46
Rim protection60
Spacing36
Athleticism68
Clutch58
Hall of FameDenver Nuggets
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Prolific ABA/NBA scorer.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
22.6
per game
Career RPG
9.1
per game
Career APG
2.4
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyProlific ABA/NBA scorer.

Hardware

7×
NBA All-Star
HOF
Hall of Fame
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Famer and Denver Nuggets name.

Dan Issel's career is complete: Prolific ABA/NBA scorer.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

A Hall of Famer — a standout with the Denver Nuggets.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Dan Issel's career averages?

Dan Issel averaged 22.6 points, 9.1 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game.

Is Dan Issel retired?

Yes — Dan Issel is a retired center and a Hall of Famer.