Alex English

Alexander English, born on January 5, 1954, in South Carolina, is a celebrated former professional basketball player, coach, and businessman, widely recognized for his exceptional skills on the court. Nicknamed 'The Blade,' English made a significant impact in the world of basketball, particularly during his tenure with the Denver Nuggets in the 1980s.

English played college basketball for the South Carolina Gamecocks before being selected in the second round of the NBA draft in 1976. As a small forward, he became a star player for the Nuggets from 1979 to 1989, leading the team to nine consecutive playoff appearances, two Midwest Division titles, and a memorable run to the 1985 Western Conference Finals. Over his fifteen-season career in the NBA, he averaged twenty-one point five points and five point five rebounds per game, becoming the highest scorer of the decade in the 1980s.

His accolades include eight NBA All-Star selections and three All-NBA Second Team honors, with a standout season in 1982-83 when he led the league in scoring. In recognition of his contributions to the sport, the Denver Nuggets retired his number two jersey in 1992, and he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1997.

Following his playing career, English transitioned into coaching, serving as an assistant for several NBA teams, while also engaging in various business ventures and acting. He remains active in the basketball community as an NBA ambassador and is a member of the board of trustees at the University of South Carolina, his alma mater.