Carmelo Anthony Urges Spurs to Hire Michael Malone Following Nuggets Dismissal

The Denver Nuggets unexpectedly fired head coach Michael Malone just days before the playoffs, a decision that surprised many, including former player Carmelo Anthony. Malone, who led the Nuggets to an NBA championship in 2023, had a strong record and was the franchise's winningest coach. Anthony believes the San Antonio Spurs should immediately consider hiring Malone, especially as legendary coach Gregg Popovich's future remains uncertain due to health issues. He praised Malone's coaching ability and suggested that he could replicate the success he had with stars like Nikola Jokic in San Antonio, which now features promising young talent. The decision to let Malone go reportedly stemmed from internal disagreements between him and general manager Calvin Booth, reflecting a desire to change the team's culture ahead of the postseason. This firing marks a rare occurrence in the NBA, occurring late in the regular season, and has sparked discussions about Malone's next steps in his coaching career.