How Dave Joerger's arrival could solve the Denver Nuggets' biggest problem amid Nikola Jokić contract drama
The Denver Nuggets have hired veteran coach Dave Joerger as David Adelman's lead assistant, according to ESPN's Shams Charania, adding a defensive specialist to a staff that oversaw the NBA's top offense but a bottom-tier defense last season. Joerger, a former Grizzlies and Kings head coach with a 245-247 career record, previously drew interest from Melbourne United and Paris Basketball before staying in the NBA.
The Denver Nuggets have hired veteran coach Dave Joerger as David Adelman's lead assistant, according to ESPN's Shams Charania, adding a defensive specialist to a staff that oversaw the NBA's top offense but a bottom-tier defense last season. Joerger, a former Grizzlies and Kings head coach with a 245-247 career record, previously drew interest from Melbourne United and Paris Basketball before staying in the NBA.
