Malone began his coaching career in 2001 as an assistant coach for the New York Knicks. He then moved on to become an assistant coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2005. After two seasons with the Cavaliers, he was hired as the head coach of the Sacramento Kings in 2013. During his time with the Kings, Malone led the team to a 28-54 record in his first season and a 29-53 record in his second season.
In 2015, Malone was hired as the head coach of the Denver Nuggets. During his tenure with the Nuggets, Malone has led the team to the playoffs in each of his five seasons, including a trip to the Western Conference Finals in 2019. He has also been named the NBA Coach of the Month twice and was a finalist for the NBA Coach of the Year award in 2019.
Malone has established himself as one of the top coaches in the NBA. He has a strong track record of success and has been able to develop young talent and lead his teams to the playoffs. He is highly respected by his peers and is considered one of the best coaches in the league.
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