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Nuggets coach Michael Malone questions motivation of “hatchet job” articles on Nikola Jokic

Malone defended Jokic’s defense after the article attacked his rim protection

Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets argues that he tipped a ball after being called for a foul agains the Philadelphia 76ers during the third quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, March 27, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets argues that he tipped a ball after being called for a foul agains the Philadelphia 76ers during the third quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, March 27, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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“Hatchet jobs are made about Nikola’s defense,” Malone said. “I don’t know who’s paying some of these people to write these articles. They’re just so one-sided.”
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