Nuggets sign extension with Michael Malone, current NBA champion

This Monday, the 13th, the Denver Nuggets signed a contract extension michael malonecoach who led the franchise to the title of NBA last season. The information was released by Adrian Wojnarowski, journalist for the American ‘ESPN’. With this new proposal, the commander became one of the highest paid in the best basketball league in the world.

So far, the extension deadline and values ​​have not yet been announced. However, with this new contract, Malone is approaching his tenth season in charge of the Nuggets, as he joined the franchise in 2015, after being fired early, just 24 games into his second stint at the Nuggets. Sacramento Kings.

After eight seasons of trust for the franchise, Malone won an unprecedented NBA title for the Denver Nuggets. Currently, in the midst of his ninth season leading the team, the coach has a very positive record, with 375 wins and 272 losses since 2015.

Even before the renewal, which has not yet indicated how many seasons Michael Malone will remain with the Denver Nuggets, he is the fourth longest-serving player in the league, just behind Gregg Popovichat the San Antonio Spurs, Erik Spoelstra, from Miami HeatIt is Steve Kerrwho is in charge of the Golden State Warriors since 2014.

Before starting his career as a coach at the Sacramento Kings, Michael Malone had a few seasons of experience as an assistant for franchises such as New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, New Orleans Hornets and Golden State Warriors. The professional had his father as a great reference, Brendan Malonewhich helped form the Detroit Pistons champion in 1989 and 1990.