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Booth wanted Malone to use younger players that he drafted and wanted Malone to stray away from using veterans for so many minutes.
The Boston Globe |
The Nuggets fired Malone on Tuesday, a stunning move that comes with less than a week in the regular season.
USA Today |
“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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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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The Mirror US on MSNRussell Westbrook sparks social media storm after being forced by NBA to face reportersRussell Westbrook has enjoyed a productive season after signing with the Denver Nuggets, but a poor late showing versus the Minnesota Timberwolves and a losing run has seen tension build
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Yardbarker on MSNShannon Sharpe puts Russell Westbrook on blast for blowing off mediaWhen Westbrook finally faced the media on Sunday, he basically answered “I don’t know” to every question raised. During a recent episode of his “Nightcap” podcast, Sharpe slammed Westbrook for ducking his obligations as a professional athlete.
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.
The Russell Westbrook Experience left us nauseous. As he stood in the corner, the clock near zero, Westbrook stared at the official in disbelief. His desperate fly-by resulted in a foul. Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s subsequent free throws resulted in a Nuggets’ double-overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night.
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