The fallout from the Denver Nuggets’ controversial firing of head coach Michael Malone continues as people around the league try to understand the decision after 10 successful seasons, including a 2023 championship,

The Denver Nuggets are entering a new era following the shock firing of 2023 NBA champion head coach Mike Malone, but his successor has immediately looked to deal with Russell Westbrook

In essence, Booth wanted Malone to play the young guys he drafted, like Jalen Pickett and Peyton Watson, but Malone has long been more inclined to trust his veterans. Specifically, Russell Westbrook, who has been getting the minutes Booth would have preferred go to Pickett and has had a rough go of late.