The Denver Nuggets confronted an uncommon state of affairs of their first NBA Cup recreation of this season, taking the courtroom with out two key figures.
Not solely was MVP Nikola Jokic absent attributable to private issues, however head coach Michael Malone was additionally lacking from his acquainted spot on the sidelines.
The rationale? A father’s dedication to witness a particular second in his daughter’s life.
Malone stayed in Denver to assist his daughter Bridget Malone, a gifted senior outdoors hitter at Mountain Vista Excessive Faculty, as she competed within the state volleyball event.
Her athletic prowess has already secured her future, with a dedication to play school volleyball at North Carolina.
Denver assistant coach Davis Adelman shared a heartfelt perspective on Malone’s determination previous to main the crew towards the New Orleans Pelicans.
“That’s really cool, and from being a coach’s son and growing up around this, and the things you miss as a dad, really cool that he’s there. That’s something you don’t want to miss. It’s one game. Whatever. That’s really important to her. It’s really important to their family. So I’m glad he’s there,” Adelman mentioned, by way of Bennett Durando of The Denver Submit.
Will Malone be watching Nuggets on his telephone from playoff volleyball recreation? David Adelman: “I hope not. I hope he’s watching his daughter play. That’s really cool, and from being a coach’s son and growing up around this, and the things you miss as a dad, really cool he’s there.”
The timing is noteworthy as Malone stands only one victory shy of matching Doug Moe’s franchise document of 432 regular-season wins.
Malone’s confidence in Adelman’s capabilities possible made his determination simpler.
The assistant has already caught the attention of a number of NBA groups, having interviewed with the Charlotte Hornets, Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers over the past spherical of teaching adjustments.
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