NBA
Denver Nuggets 1997-98
1997-98 champion: Chicago Bulls (4-2) MVP: Michael Jordan
Season Story
The 1997-98 Denver Nuggets finished 11-71 (.134), ranking 29th of 29 teams.
They missed the playoffs.
Johnny Newman led the roster at 14.7 points per game.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
84.8 PPG
37.7 RPG
17.2 APG
Key Players
Eric Williams 19.8 PPG 5.2 RPG · 3.0 APG · 4 GP
LaPhonso Ellis 14.2 PPG 7.2 RPG · 2.8 APG · 76 GP
Danny Fortson 10.2 PPG 5.6 RPG · 0.9 APG · 80 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Williams | 4 | 19.8 | 5.2 | 3.0 |
| Johnny Newman | 74 | 14.7 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| LaPhonso Ellis | 76 | 14.2 | 7.2 | 2.8 |
| Bobby Jackson | 68 | 11.6 | 4.4 | 4.7 |
| Danny Fortson | 80 | 10.2 | 5.6 | 0.9 |
| Anthony Goldwire | 82 | 9.2 | 1.8 | 3.4 |
| Tony Battie | 65 | 8.4 | 5.4 | 0.9 |
| Eric Washington | 66 | 7.7 | 1.9 | 1.2 |
| Bryant Stith | 31 | 7.6 | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Dean Garrett | 82 | 7.3 | 7.9 | 1.1 |
| Harold Ellis | 27 | 6.1 | 1.9 | 0.7 |
| Priest Lauderdale | 39 | 3.7 | 2.6 | 0.5 |
| Kiwane Garris | 28 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 1.0 |
| Joe Wolf | 57 | 1.5 | 2.2 | 0.5 |