NBA: Evaluating every head coach's job security headed into the offseason

NBA: Evaluating every head coach’s job security headed into the offseason

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 04: Head coach Mike Budenholzer of the Atlanta Hawks looks on against the Washington Wizards in the first half at Verizon Center on November 4, 2016 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

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LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 02: Head coach Michael Malone of the Denver Nuggets motions from the bench during the first half of a preseason game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on October 2, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

Denver Nuggets – Mike Malone

Going into the his fourth year, Mike Malone has managed to rebuild this young, Denver group into a playoff contender. It wasn’€™t an easy path either.

The Nuggets used to be a lottery team. Now they are a team that is able to draw talent.

In my opinion, if it wasn’€™t for Paul Milsap missing a bunch of games, I bet the Nuggets would be in the playoffs.

But I don’€™t think Malone’€™s job is as safe as many think. The 2018-19 season will be an influential one. Next year will be Malone’€™s last year on his contract, so he will have to get his team to perform.

If Mike Malone’€™s Nuggets team does not make the playoffs next year, Denver’s front office might look elsewhere.

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