Last season the Denver Nuggets made their first playoff appearance since 2013. They finished with 54 wins, marking their second-straight season with at least 45 wins. In 2018 they only missed the playoffs because of a (regular season) game 82 loss to the (then Jimmy Butler-led) Minnesota Timberwolves, a tough way to end a season in which they finished 10 games above .500. It is safe to say that the Denver Nuggets are no longer a “sneaky” team and opponents will bring their ‘A’ games when they line up against Nikola Jokic and co. That is why I believe Mike Malone should be the favorite for Coach of the Year.
To win Coach of the Year, Mike Malone must help Denver Nuggets meet expectations
