Live broadcast, May 16-today, James talked about Nuggets coach Mike Malone in the interview.
James said: “He was a part of my growth process. In the early days of my Knight career, I respected Malone very much. I’m glad to see an old friend succeed. Of course, I know he will become the head coach sooner or later. I also played for his father. Yes, I also played for his father (laughter).”
Mike Malone’s father Brandon Malone has 30 years of coaching experience. He used to be Knight coach and coach James, while Mike Malone served as Knight assistant from 2005 to 2010.