For the first time in franchise history, the Denver Nuggets lifted the Larry O’Brien trophy. Before winning the title, however, it seemed as if the head coach of the Nuggets, Mike Malone, had already accomplished the biggest feat he yearned for. Malone certainly enjoyed taking down the Los Angeles Lakers in the Conference Finals and made sure to throw it in their faces on multiple occasions. But now, it looks like the tables have turned on the 51-year-old.
Coach Malone constantly took shots at LeBron James? Lakers after winning the championship as well. However, it seems as if Malone will be becoming the subject of internet trolling after an important Nuggets player signed a deal elsewhere.
LeBron James’ biggest adversary gets trolled
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During their series and after sweeping Los Angeles, coach Michael Malone constantly took shots at the Lakers. He even had some words to say about LeBron James? team during the championship parade as well. But now, Indiana Pacers signing important Nuggets player Bruce Brown has given fans a chance to slam Malone.
During the team’s victory parade, Malone claimed, ?Hey, y?all tell me. Is Brucey-B going anywhere? Hell no. Hell no. Hell no. Aye, we?re running this sh*t back. We running sh*t back.?
Coach Malone was all fired up and ecstatic during the Denver Nuggets championship parade. And in the midst of all that, he may have made a claim that he himself could not back up.
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Bruce Brown went on to undermine his coach?s claim by signing a two-year $45 million deal with the Indiana Pacers on the first day of free agency itself. And now the internet is having a field day with Malone?s words.
Michael Malone became the new target of internet trolls
After Michael Malone claimed that Bruce Brown won?t be going anywhere and he went on to sign with another team, the internet got a new topic and target to troll upon. One fan said, ?Coach is such a tool. Talks way to much for a guy that rode Jokic’s coattails to a chip.?
While another fan commented, ?Eat ur fkin words malone.?
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Here are a few more reactions from fans on Instagram.
?Well that aged gracefully.?
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?I wonder how Malone is going to blame this on LeBron.?
?Bro is just mile-high on life but won?t be talking sh*t when the lakers beat the hell out of the nuggets next season lmao.?
?Ya ain?t running shiii back.?
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While many fans in the comments section supported Brown?s decision to go with a bigger paycheck, others trolled Coach Malone hard. Now, let?s see if Michael Malone gives his thoughts on the move Brown made.