Ex-Warriors Champion Reacts to Major Nuggets, Michael Malone News

Former Golden State Warriors NBA Champion reacts to major Denver Nuggets, Michael Malone news

Apr 6, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone during the third quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

The Denver Nuggets enter Tuesday as the fourth seed in the Western Conference, as every game matters for them down the stretch to try and secure homecourt advantage in the first round of the NBA playoffs. As the regular season comes to a close this upcoming weekend, a lot can happen between now and then in terms of standings.

While the Memphis Grizzlies shocked the NBA world just a few weeks ago when they fired head coach Taylor Jenkins, the Nuggets somehow outdid that by firing both head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth on Tuesday. A move that has caused people online to question everything, former NBA Champion and ex-Golden State Warriors center Festus Ezeli responded.

BREAKING: The Denver Nuggets have fired coach Michael Malone, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/bZoKRx6kgt

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 8, 2025

"Who’s making these decisions???" Ezelli shared to his Instagram account on a comment on Shams Charania's report.

As further reported by Charania, Malone's firing is tied for the latest coaching change in NBA history, going back to the 1980-81 season with Hubie Brown on the Atlanta Hawks. The Denver Nuggets were the NBA Champions in 2023, but it appears as if poor play since the All-Star break was enough to make a move, despite injuries to both Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray.

The Denver Nuggets have relieved Head Coach Michael Malone of his duties and will not extend General Manager Calvin Booth. 

David Adelman will assume our head coaching role for the remainder of the 2024-25 season.

Full Release: https://t.co/d176KtKK5w pic.twitter.com/dMYlxIqoCl

— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) April 8, 2025

While the Western Conference playoffs could very well be as entertaining and competitive as the records show, there's no doubt that both the Grizzlies and Nuggets' chances have taken a hit after their shocking late moves.

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