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The Nuggets and Michael Malone have reached an agreement to extend his contract through the 2022-23 season. He has help the Nuggets rise to an elite contender status.

https://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/nuggets-michael-malone-extension-122419

Hard to argue with the record.

"Since Malone took over prior to the 2015-16 season, the Nuggets have improved on their win total by a total of 24 wins (+3 after first season, +7 after second, +6 after third and +8 after fourth), making Denver the only team in the NBA to increase their win total in each of the last four seasons."