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At the heart of the matter appears to be a pretty icy rift between Booth and Malone.
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“It's easy to judge based off a win-loss record, but I think there's a lot more that goes into it than that."
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Malone, the winningest coach in franchise history who guided the Nuggets to their only NBA championship in 2023, was fired Tuesday along with general manager Calvin Booth.
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Reports have surfaced indicating internal disagreements between Malone and Booth regarding player utilization, particularly concerning the playing time of veteran guard Russell Westbrook and rookie Jalen Pickett. According to The Athletic, Booth was dismayed that Malone opted to play Westbrook over Pickett during crucial moments in multiple games.
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According to The Athletic, Booth was frustrated with Malone's reliance on veteran players, particularly Westbrook, over younger prospects like rookie guard Jalen Pickett, whom Booth reportedly wanted to see featured more in late-game situations.
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