Michael Malone’s departure from the Denver Nuggets stirred controversy because it occurred before the NBA playoffs. Several days after his dismissal, Malone broke the ice, and he sent a message publicly for the first time since his exit.

It’s not every day the NBA world gets flipped on its head, especially not this close to the playoffs. But when the Denver Nuggets fired head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth with just three games left in the regular season,

The Nuggets' abrupt decision marks the continuation of high coaching turnover in the NBA. Popovich, the Miami Heat's Erik Spoelstra and the Golden State Warriors' Steve Kerr are the only remaining coaches who have been with their teams since before the 2020 season, per Sportico's Lev Akabas.