Denver coach Malone, who was replaced by a shocker. Why did the absolute ace Jokic get put to the test
Apr 09, 2025
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Local media such as ESPN reported the news extensively on the 9th (Korea time).
Denver is not a big market. Two years ago, Marlon led Denver to the championship. He is also ranked fourth in the Western Conference with 47 wins and 32 losses this season.
Denver with Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr., and Aaron Gordon. However, there was no strong power reinforcement in the offseason. This season's performance is in compliance. It's not a lower grade than expected.
Recently, however, Denver has faltered. Despite Jokic's strong hard carry, the rest of the players are sluggish. Two option Jamal Murray is out of the lineup with a hamstring injury.
Marlon is the manager with the most wins in Denver's club history. He went 471-327 in 10 seasons. Denver is a western powerhouse.
Marlon's replacement raises two issues.
How will it affect the team's absolute ace, Nikola Jokic. The question is whether Denver will be able to compete in the postseason.
For now, Denver will take over as acting head coach David Adelman this season.
ESPN reported that `Denver is still a tricky team as long as Jokic is available. However, he replaced the manager at a crucial point. Looking at the recent performance, I can't guarantee that Denver can pass the first round. He has the lowest defense in the league, and it is unclear whether two-option Jamal Murray will return from the playoffs in good health.
Also 'Nicola Jokic is unlikely to change much about his future. However, instead of Marlon, acting coach Adelma has the task of establishing a system to maximize Jokic's attack power.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
