In their most recent game, the Nuggets faced the Indiana Pacers at Ball Arena. Despite a great performance from MVP winner Nikola Jokic, who scored 41 points, the Nuggets fell short, losing 125–120.

Similar to an NFL quarterback, an NBA point guard will direct the offensive and defensive schemes for a franchise.

In essence, Booth wanted Malone to play the young guys he drafted, like Jalen Pickett and Peyton Watson, but Malone has long ...