Nuggets’ Michael Malone Discusses Coaching with Broncos’ Gary Kubiak

Similar coaching principals can be applied across many different sports. Although tactics will obviously differ, how coaches handle their staff, manage the team, and motivate athletes can be the same through multiple jobs. This is why Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone s able to discuss coaching philosophy with Denver Broncos coach Gary Kubiak.

According to Nicki Jhabvala of the Denver Post, Malone was able to do this at a Broncos practice. Here’s what Mike had to say.

"“We talked about myself being fired in Sac, when he got fired in Houston, and how it really does make you stronger and makes you a better coach at the next opportunity that you get,” Malone said. “We’re just really thankful for the time that they allowed us here today.“For me, one thing I asked coach Kubiak, it’s so big, everything about the Broncos. They have 90 players on their roster right now and they have 20-something coaches. I talked to him about how he delegates to his staff and how he trusts his coaches to do their jobs. Obviously, he kind of steps in whenever he sees fit, so we talked about that.”"

Jun 16, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone speaks during a press conference at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

With massive coaching staffs becoming the norm in the NBA now, delegation has become important for coaches. Movement towards analytics has brought in different departments, while there’s specific focusses on each part of the game. Coaches need to be able to delegate control to these departments to maximize their effectiveness.