SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Before addressing Denver’s defensive scheme or offensive spacing, David Adelman’s first priority is an intangible.
The 43-year-old pinpointed “our overall vibe” when asked Wednesday night what hasn’t been going well for the Nuggets from his vantage point.
Until Tuesday, that vantage point was the lead assistant coach role. Now, he has been abruptly tasked with leading the team through a turbulent end of the season as acting head coach after Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth were fired on Tuesday.
“It’s only three games. It’s 12 quarters — or maybe some overtimes, who knows — but I do think it’s on the (locker) room to start to rely on each other in a more positive way,” Adelman said.