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Denver Nuggets Announce David Adelman as Permanent Head Coach
After serving as interim head coach for the final three games of the 2024-25 season, David Adelman has officially been hired as the permanent head coach of the Denver Nuggets, team president Josh Kroenke announced Thursday.
With Adelman leading the way, the Nuggets won those last three games, clinched the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference, and advanced to the second round of the playoffs where they faced the Oklahoma City Thunder. Adelman's impromptu leadership resulted in a thrilling seven-game series, adding to his impressive repertoire as a coach.
Kroenke expressed his admiration for Adelman's ability to rally the team, stating that their success under his leadership was a testament to his unique voice and communication style. The team's players shared their appreciation for Adelman, expressing their hope that he would secure the full-time position after their season-ending loss.
Kroenke also highlighted the significance of the timing of the decision to hire Adelman, crediting him for the team's success in a time of perceived organizational instability. He emphasized the importance of stability in the team's pursuit of championship aspirations.
Adelman, 44, will have the freedom to build his coaching staff as all assistant coaches are no longer under contract as of the end of the 2024-25 season, according to previous reports by our website. Terms of Adelman's deal with the team were not disclosed.
Adelman began his NBA career in player development before working as an assistant coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Orlando Magic. Over the last eight seasons with the Nuggets, Adelman played a crucial role in designing the team's offense around three-time league MVP Nikola Jokic, who has also won an NBA Finals MVP.
In recognition of Adelman's notable achievement, he joins a select group of six coaches in Nuggets history to win 100 games and becomes the sixth coach to lead the team to a playoff series victory. Speaking after his appointment as interim coach, Adelman expressed gratitude for the opportunity given to him by the organization and acknowledged the responsibility he now bears as the team's permanent head coach.
As the Nuggets look ahead to the upcoming season, Adelman, Jokic, and the rest of the team will aim to achieve further success and potentially bring a second championship to the franchise during the center's prime years.
- David Adelman's successful tenure as interim head coach, which included winning three games and leading the Denver Nuggets to the second round of the playoffs, has demonstrated his potential to craft effective sports policies for the team.
- With Adelman assuming the role of permanent head coach, the Denver Nuggets will likely implement a basketball policy that emphasizes his unique coaching style, characterized by strong communication and rallying abilities, as seen during the 2024-25 season.
- As the Denver Nuggets' new permanent head coach, David Adelman now holds great political influence within the organization, and his decision-making in regards to team composition and strategy will significantly impact the success of the sports franchise during Nikola Jokic's prime years.
