Summary
The University of North Carolina is reportedly hiring Michael Malone as its next head basketball coach. Malone, who has extensive NBA coaching experience, recently led the Denver Nuggets to an NBA championship with star player Nikola Jokic. Jokic expressed support for Malone's new position at UNC, attracting attention on social media.
Key Facts
- Michael Malone is expected to become the head coach for the UNC basketball team.
- Malone has 12 years of NBA head coaching experience.
- He coached the Denver Nuggets for 10 years, winning an NBA title in 2022-23.
- Nikola Jokic, a three-time NBA MVP, played under Malone in Denver.
- Jokic supported Malone's new role, saying he will do a good job at UNC.
- Malone was fired by the Nuggets during the 2024-25 NBA season.
- He briefly worked as a broadcast analyst for ESPN.
