Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic recently scored a career-high 56 points in a 113-122 loss to the Washington Wizards. The Nuggets are currently in 9th place in the Western Conference standings. Amid this situation, an NBA analyst heightened concerns among fans by discussing the ongoing conflict between head coach Michael Malone and General Manager Calvin Booth.
Following the recent matchup against the Wizards, Harrison Wind made an appearance on the DNVR Nuggets’ post-game show. He pointed out that there seems to be a division within the Nuggets’ locker room, a situation stemming from the ongoing conflict between Malone and Booth.
“There have been a lot of things bubbling under the surface for the last two seasons. It feels like it has all been building and it’s coming to a head now. You’ve got the Jamal portion of it, you’ve got the Calvin Booth-Michael Malone conflict, which has been a real thing. I’ve even heard that it has bled over to the locker room.” NBA analyst Harrison Wind said.
Harrison noted that, because of the ongoing conflict between Malone and Booth, players are aligning with different sides. This division may have significant implications for team dynamics in the future.
Malone Unhappy With Player Efforts After Game Against Wizards
Following their recent loss to the Wizards, the Nuggets now have a record of 11 wins and ten losses in the 2024-25 season. Despite Nikola Jokic scoring a career-high 56 points, the team lost this crucial game. Additionally, the Serbian basketball player shared his thoughts about the loss in a recent interview.
The team has had difficulty establishing a winning streak in the current NBA regular season. Their recent loss has been particularly frustrating for the head coach. In light of this situation, Malone shared his concerns about the players during a recent interview.
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“If you try to wait to start playing hard in this league, what happened tonight is exactly what’s going to happen to you.” Malone said.
The Nuggets are preparing to take on the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena in the next game. Fans express a sense of cautious optimism, eagerly anticipating improvements in the team’s overall performance.
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