[Saba Sports News] Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone has experienced a family tragedy just weeks before the NBA season’s start. The Nuggets announced the passing of Malone’s father, Brendan, at the age of 81. Brendan was also a long-time NBA head coach.
The team’s statement paid tribute to Brendan Malone as a great man who left a lasting legacy in basketball and as an exceptional husband, father, son, and grandfather. Brendan had an extensive coaching career in the NCAA and NBA, including serving as an NBA head coach and witnessing his son, Michael, achieve NBA championship success with the Nuggets.
Michael Malone, following in his father’s footsteps, is now the head coach of the Nuggets and is expected to dedicate the upcoming season to his father’s memory.