Hot news: Michael Malone, the Nuggets’ head coach, discusses the G League

December 9, 2023 Sports Gist Basketball, Denver Nuggets 0

Michael Malone, Head Coach of the Denver Nuggets, Speaks About The G League

The NBA Champion said that ”some young players frown on the G League” and urges them to view it as an opportunity to develop.

In the current landscape of the NBA, the G-League is a crucial stepping stone for young talents who still need to develop their game. NBA Champion and Nuggets coach Michael Malone recently spoke on the importance of the development league, emphasizing on its value and the way it prepares players for the demands of an NBA schedule.

Malone noted that certain players might perceive the G League negatively, viewing it as a step backwards. However, he believes that this mentality is wrong and players should utilize their time in the G League as an opportunity for securing real game minutes and understanding team systems.

Malone used Peyton Watson as an example. Watson didn’t play much at the University of California Los Angeles and wasn’t playing much for the Nuggets as a rookie. He went down to the team’s affiliate Grand Rapids Gold to develop and evolved into a player averaging 20 points per game. Now, he’s a key piece to Denver’s rotation and he’s still only 21 years old.

Watson seized the opportunity to keep getting better during his time in the G-League and he’s proved to be able to contribute to a team with championship aspirations. His growth has been nothing but remarkable, transforming from a player struggling for playing time to a key member of Denver’s rotation.

This year, there’s been 15 first round picks from the 2023 NBA Draft who have been sent down to the G League, including names like fourth overall pick Amen Thompson, Gradey Dick, Jarace Walker and Summer League MVP Cam Whitmore. This shows how much trust NBA teams have in their affiliate teams.

As demonstrated by Peyton Watson‘s success story, embracing the opportunities that the G League provides, can pave the way for a remarkable career in the NBA.

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The Houston Rockets beat the Denver Nuggets in the Mile High City last night for their first road win of the season.

The Houston Rockets finally won a game on the road, for the first time this season. The 114-106 win against the defending champion Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokic wasn’t pretty, but a win is a win.

Jokic was held to 23 points, 15 rebounds, and five assists, which is considered an off night for him. Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. also added over 20 points, and both teams shot only 42 percent from the floor.

The way things have been shaping up for Houston so far, a playoff matchup with Denver seems more than likely as the Rockets’ rebuild looks to be coming to an end.

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