The Denver Nuggets fired Mike Malone in early April after the team lost four straight games. Denver’s consecutive losses were the last straw in Malone’s stint with the Nuggets, which he guided to the 2023 championship. The champion coach now works for ESPN as part of the crew covering the Western Conference finals.
Malone did not hold back when asked how the OKC Thunder rallied to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-88 in Game 1 on Tuesday. He said that Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander “showed the world why he’s the MVP.”
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Fans promptly reacted to his comment.
“now we understand why jokic fired michael malone”
Michael Macasero brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his coverage of basketball at Sportskeeda with over 18 years of diverse work experience. This includes stints at Convergys, Interpace and RunRepeat.
Michael’s background in English and Journalism has provided him with the analytical skills and precision necessary for creating content, and he is a lifelong fan of the Boston Celtics. His favorite players include legends like Larry Bird and Michael Jordan, modern stars like Tim Duncan, and Nikola Jokic, as well as emerging talent like Victor Wembanyama.
Michael respects Gregg Popovich, despite his contentious demeanor in interviews, and recognizes Popovich’s genius in adapting his coaching style to maximize the talent on his roster over the years. Michael eagerly anticipates seeing how Popovich will structure the offense around emerging talent like Victor Wembanyama.
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