Josh Kroenke, vice chairman of the Nuggets, revealed he hesitated to fire coach Michael Malone and GM Calvin Booth due to a temporary winning streak. Ultimately, he cited a toxic discord between them that affected the team's performance, leading to the firings just before the playoffs. Kroenke's concerns about the direction of the team, masked by brief success, compelled him to act. He also denied reports regarding potential trade discussions involving Michael Porter Jr., emphasizing his pride in the player.
"So, what would be crazier, me doing what I did last week or doing it on an eight-game winning streak?" Kroenke asked.
"I think that those eight games masked a trend that was going on behind closed doors that ultimately started to really affect the end of our season."
"Despite leading Denver to its first title in 47 years, Malone and Booth long clashed over roster philosophies, a discord that led to a toxicity in the organization."
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