After the Denver Nuggets' season-ending loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, team governor Josh Kroenke expressed pride in the team's performance under interim head coach David Adelman. Kroenke had fired long-time head coach Michael Malone earlier in the season. Adelman is being considered for the permanent head coaching position due to his successful interim leadership, including crucial victories and competitive playoff performance. Aaron Gordon supports Adelman for the role, emphasizing the importance of a full season to establish his coaching philosophy.
"Outside of the championship, this is the most proud I've been because these guys have really rallied," Kroenke told ESPN in the Nuggets' locker room after Sunday's 125-93 loss to the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder.
"I love DA," said Nuggets power forward Aaron Gordon, one of four starters remaining from Denver's 2022-23 championship team. "I hope he's here next year. I hope he's our next coach..."
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