""After school and on Saturdays, we would play there until dark," Moe said. "I would play against guys a lot older and they would beat the heck out of me. But I learned a lot.""
""one-of-a-kind leader and person who spearheaded one of the most successful and exciting decades in Nuggets history.""
""He will forever be loved and remembered by Nuggets fans and his banner commemorating his 432 career victories as head coach will hang in the rafters to forever honor his incredible legacy," the team said in a statement."
""The organization's thoughts are with Doug's wife Jane, his son David and all of his family and loved ones who are hurting in this moment.""
Doug Moe died Tuesday at age 87. He served as head coach of the Denver Nuggets from 1980 to 1990 and compiled 432 wins, a franchise record until 2024. The Nuggets reached the postseason nine consecutive years during his tenure. Moe played in the ABA, earning three All-Star selections from 1968 to 1970 and winning a 1969 championship with the Oakland Oaks. He grew up in Flatbush, Brooklyn, and credited playing at Foster Park for his basketball understanding. Moe began his coaching career as an assistant under Larry Brown with the 1972 Carolina Cougars. The Nuggets described him as a one-of-a-kind leader.
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