June 15, 2015 – Michael Malone hired as Nuggets head coach
More than two months after the Denver Nuggets dropped their season finale to the eventual NBA champion Golden State Warriors, Michael Malone was announced as the permanent replacement for Brian Shaw. Malone, the son of former NBA head coach Brendan Malone, was an assistant in New York, Cleveland, New Orleans and Golden State before landing a head coaching gig in Sacramento, one that went sour under new management. It was a curious twist of fate, as Malone was replaced in Sacramento by former Nuggets head coach George Karl. Malone was introduced to the media the following day (above).