Denver Post · Feb 27, 2019
Will Barton shuts down Paul George, finds offense in Nuggets victory
Will Barton (5) of the Denver Nuggets drives agains the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.Mike Malone felt his phone buzz on the drive home last weekend from the Pepsi Center after his Nuggets team beat the Clippers. Will Barton texted his coach with a simple request. More accurately, a test for when the Thunder came to town on Tuesday.
Barton wrote: “I want to guard Paul George.”
Malone’s response: “You’ve got it.”