Michael Malone, Bo Nix, and the importance of a coach who believes in you

The Denver Nuggets have a plan to get back to the NBA finals but it all hinges on the success of several key young players. The Denver Broncos also have a plan, and it all hinges on the success of a single rookie player. What both teams have in common, is the need for the coach to support that plan and support those individuals. For the Nuggets, Michael Malone has had some players he believed in from the start - Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, Julian Strawther. There have been players he believed in eventually - Nikola Jokic, Christian Braun. And then some players it doesn’t seem like he believes in very much at all - Michael Porter Jr., Zeke Nnaji, Jalen Pickett.

The Denver Nuggets finally ponied up another max contract for Jamal Murray over the weekend and the NBA champion point guard is locked up for the next 5 seasons. But unlike the last contract, this one comes with much more scrutiny. Nikola Jokic’s prime will be over by the end of this next contract. The Denver Nuggets title window will likely be winding down or completely closed. But between now and then, the legacy of this era will be written. What does it mean for Aaron Gordon? And what does it mean for the culture of the Denver Nuggets?

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What does a coach's belief mean to a player?: 2:53

Christian Braun a Malone guy?: 11:15

Other guys that have to be Malone guys?: 19:15

Harrison Wind on the Jamal Murray contract: 37:14

More pressure on Jamal Murray?: 40:11

Will Jamal be the scapegoat?: 47:58

SuperChats: 58:50

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