Mike Malone Sends Clear Message About Nuggets After Friday’s Win

The Denver Nuggets have been up and down this season.

Nevertheless, they still have been must-watch television.

That’s because they have arguably the best player in the world.

Nikola Jokic is posting the best numbers of his career and could end up averaging a triple-double for a full season.

Curiously, he now happens to share the court with the all-time leader in triple-doubles, teammate Russell Westbrook.

That’s why Nuggets head coach Mike Malone recently referred to the History Channel after both of his stars logged triple-doubles in the same game again.

“You’re watching history, folks. You’re watching history. This is the History Channel,” Malone said, via DNVR Nuggets.

Michael Malone on Russell Westbrook and Nikola Jokić both recording triple-doubles…AGAIN:

“You’re watching history, folks. You’re watching history. This is the History Channel.” pic.twitter.com/gHarrCx48v

— DNVR Nuggets (@DNVR_Nuggets) January 11, 2025

The Nuggets have needed every single point, rebound and assist from both Jokic and Westbrook to stay afloat amid a complicated season.

Aaron Gordon has struggled with injuries, and Jamal Murray has looked like a shell of himself for most of the campaign.

Michael Porter Jr. has not made much of a leap and might be closer to a finished product at this point in his career.

Westbrook, however, has been a breath of fresh air.

He’s been the team’s catalyst, whether off the bench or starting, giving them a never-ending source of energy and someone to rely on when it matters the most.

The Nuggets are still Jokic’s team, and he’s by far their best player.

But with Murray regressing and not living up to the expectations after their championship-winning season, Westbrook may have become the sidekick the big man so clearly needed.

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