One of the most prolific scorers in professional basketball history and a former player close to the hearts of many hoops fans in Denver is making what many hope to be a triumphant return to the Mile High city. On May 20, 1992, the team named former Nugget great Dan Issel as its new head coach. The fifth-leading scorer in ABA-NBA history, only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Wilt Chamberlain, Julius Erving and Moses Malone have racked up more than his 27,482 career points. An ironman and hard-nosed competitor as a player, Issel earned ABA All-Star berths in each of his six seasons with the Kentucky Colonels and Denver Nuggets. Over 10 seasons with the Nuggets, he averaged 20.6 PPG. A dedicated performer on the court and an effervescent personality away from the game, Issel's combination of a player's knowledge of the game and tireless work ethic may be just what the doctor ordered for this young but potentially explosive Denver Nuggets squad.