**BREAKING NEWS: Denver Nuggets Legend Alex English Returns as Co-Owner**
In a historic move that has sent shockwaves through the NBA community, the Denver Nuggets have announced that franchise icon Alex English will return to the organization in 2025—not as a coach, player, or ambassador, but as a co-owner. The news was unveiled this morning in a press conference held at Ball Arena, with Stan Kroenke, team president Josh Kroenke, and English himself sharing the stage before a roaring crowd of fans and media.
English, who was the face of the franchise during the 1980s and remains the Nuggets’ all-time leading scorer, expressed deep emotion as he addressed the crowd.
“This city gave me everything,” English said. “And now, I have the opportunity to give back in a bigger way than ever. I’m honored to return home—not just to the Nuggets, but to Denver.”
Stanley Kroenke called the move a “full-circle moment” for the organization. “Alex has been more than a basketball player for this city. He’s been a role model, a mentor, and a symbol of perseverance and grace. It’s only right that someone who helped build the culture of this franchise now helps guide its future.”
Though specific details of the ownership arrangement remain confidential, it’s understood that English has acquired a minority stake in the team through a deal that was several months in the making. The move comes as the Nuggets continue to ride a wave of success following their 2023 championship run and sustained Western Conference dominance.
League commissioner Adam Silver released a statement applauding the announcement, calling it “a landmark moment in NBA history.” Silver noted that English’s transition from legendary player to ownership is part of a larger league initiative to support former players in gaining equity and leadership roles.
“Alex English exemplifies what it means to contribute to the game both on and off the court,” Silver stated.
English’s role will extend beyond ownership. He will take an active role in community outreach, player development, and cultural initiatives across the league. Sources within the Nuggets front office say English will also sit in on basketball operations meetings and serve as a mentor to current players.
Current Nuggets stars, including Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokić, expressed their excitement about the move.
“To have a legend like Alex English involved at this level—it’s incredible,” said Murray. “He paved the way for players like me, and now he’s helping build the future.”
The announcement has sparked a wave of nostalgia among longtime Nuggets fans, many of whom remember English’s silky smooth jumper, unmatched humility, and leadership through the team’s defining decade.
As the press conference concluded, English looked out at the crowd, a hint of tears in his eyes.
“This isn’t the end of my basketball story,” he said. “It’s a new chapter. One that starts right here—where it all began.”
