Denver Nuggets: The top five players you never heard of

Denver Nuggets: The five best players you’ve never heard of

BOSTON, MA - 1990: Blair Rasmussen #41 of the Denver Nuggets looks on during the game against the Boston Celtics circa 1990 at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1990 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images) /

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BOSTON, MA – 1990: Blair Rasmussen #41 of the Denver Nuggets looks on during the game against the Boston Celtics circa 1990 at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1990 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images) /

The Denver Nuggets have had a lot of players over the course of their 42 year NBA history.

That means it’s easy to overlook some players who have provided a lot for this team.

It’s easy to forget some players who didn’t get selected to an All-Star game or win any awards but provided a nightly scoring punch or defensive effort. That’s why I’m here to help.

Here are the 5 best Nuggets players you’ve never heard of or have forgotten about(most likely).

(Note: All stats via Basketball-Reference unless otherwise noted.)