DENVER — The Denver Nuggets are in the midst of the NBA Playoffs. If you’re new to Colorado or you simply want to learn more, this guide will give you 20 facts about the Nuggets.

1. The Nuggets were founded in 1967 as the Denver Larks as a part of the American Basketball Association. They soon changed their name to the Rockets before becoming the Nuggets in 1974. The Nuggets became an official NBA team in 1976.

2. The Nuggets are owned by Stan and Ann Kroenke of Kroenke Sports and Entertainment.

3. The Nuggets are in the Western Conference.

DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 28: Head coach Michael Malone of the Denver Nuggets reacts to a foul call while playing the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Pepsi Center on December 28, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. 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. (C) 2018 NBA Entertainment. Photo by Matthew Stockman/NBAE/Getty Images

4. The head coach is Michael Malone. He’s been with the Nuggets since 2015.

5. The Nuggets have never won an NBA or conference title.

6. They have eight NBA Division titles: 1977, 1978, 1985, 1988, 2006, 2009, 2010 and 2019.

DENVER – APRIL 27: Carmelo Anthony #15 of the Denver Nuggets smiles after missing a free throw as Greg Buckner tries to get him to focus against the Los Angeles Clippers in the fourth quarter of game three of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2006 NBA Playoffs on April 27, 2006 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets won 94-87 to narrow the Clippers series lead to 2-1. (C) 2006 NBA Entertainment. Photo by Brian Bahr/NBAE/Getty Images

7. They have made the NBA Playoffs 25 times.

8. Supermascot Rocky is the Nuggets mascot. Rocky is one of only 10 professional mascots that has been inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame. Rocky is a mountain lion.

9. The name of the Denver franchise was changed from Rockets to Nuggets to honor the 19th century mining boom in Colorado.

10. The Nuggets have retired seven numbers: Alex English #2, Fat Lever #12, David Thompson #33, Byron Beck #40, Dan Issel #44, Dikembe Mutombo #55, Doug Moe #432 (Moe is the has the highest win total of any coach in Nuggets history. 432 is his regular season victory total in Denver).

1989: Fat Lever of the Denver Nuggets drives to the basket during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at the McNichols Sports Arena in Denver, Colorado. Mandatory Credit: Tim de Frisco /Allsport

11. The Nuggets all-time leading scorer is Alex English. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1997.

12. The official colors are midnight blue, sunshine yellow, Flatirons red and skyline blue.

13. Alex English holds three franchise records: most minutes played at 29,893; most assists at 3,679; and most points scored at 21,645.

1989-1990: Forward Chuck Person of the Indiana Pacers (center) shotts over the oustretched arm of Alex English of the Denver Nuggets during a game at the McNichols Sports Arena in Denver, Colorado. Mandatory Credit: Tim de Frisco /Allsport

14. David Thompson is the only player in franchise history to make the All-NBA First Team.

15. There are seven players who have made the NBA All-Rookie First Team: Dikembe Mutombo, LaPhonso Ellis, Antonio McDyess, Nene, Carmelo Anthony, Kenneth Faried and Nikola Jokic.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MARCH 18: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets celebrates after scoring against the Boston Celtics during the second half at TD Garden on March 18, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Nuggets defeat the Celtics 114-105. (C) 2019 NBA Entertainment. Photo by Maddie Meyer/NBAE/Getty Images

16. Larry Brown, George Karl and Michael Malone have all been a head coach of an NBA All-Star Game.

17. Fourteen players have played in an NBA All-Star Game at least once: Dan Issel, Bobby Jones, David Thompson, George McGinnis, Alex English, Kiki Vandeweghe, Calvin Natt, Fat Lever, Dikembe Mutombo, Antonio McDyess, Carmelo Anthony, Allen Iverson, Chauncy Billups and Nikola Jokic.

SEATTLE, WA – MAY 7: Denver Nuggets Dikembe Mutombo (L) blocks the shot attempt by SuperSonic Detlaf Schrempf (R) during overtime action 07 May 1994 in Seattle. Denver won 98-94. (C) 1994 NBA Entertainment. Photo by Jim Davidson/AFP/NBAE/Getty Images

18. If you’re looking for the franchise leader in blocks, just listen to some modern-day rap songs, you’ll find the answer. If you don’t want to, it’s Dikembe Mutombo.

19. Kroenke Sports and Entertainment and the city and county of Denver recently announced a tentative agreement that will keep the Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche in the city through 2040.

20. If you can’t make it to the Pepsi Center, many people watch the Nuggets play at Blake Street Tavern.

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