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NFL Legend Blasts Nuggets, Defends LeBron James

This NFL legend had words for Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone

Joey Linn

NFL Legend Blasts Nuggets, Defends LeBron James
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During a recent appearance on FS1's Undisputed, NFL legend Richard Sherman blasted Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone, saying, "Michael Malone has had one successful season. Michael Malone has had one successful season... LeBron James could really give a you-know-what about what Michael Malone is doing."

Sherman added, "Michael Malone will be a irrelevant, erroneous name in the history books of the NBA. He'll be a guy who wins one championship, maybe two at the greatest, and then he'll be forgotten about, as most people are, as people will forget about this Denver Nuggets championship team. They will not forget about LeBron James."

This is an interesting comment from Sherman, because Malone hasn't had much to say about LeBron James or the Los Angeles Lakers since shortly after the championship. While there was some trash talk, which was fueled by some of the unnecessary attention the Lakers were receiving amid Denver's special run, that was all in the moment. Now several months removed from that, Malone has made it clear he isn't worried about anyone else at this point.

As for Sherman's comments about the Nuggets and Malone being irrelevant, there's a real chance this is not their final championship. The favorites most places to win the West, Denver will be firmly back in contention again next season after winning it all just a few months ago.

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Joey Linn
JOEY LINN

Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn52@gmail.com Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis and reporting Experience: Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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