Michael Malone
Tattoo Regrets After Nuggets Firing???
Artist Presents Cowl-Up!!!
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If Michael Malone is having regrets over his Nuggets tattoo now that the workforce unceremoniously fired him, the person who put the ink on the coach’s physique tells TMZ Sports activities he is right down to cowl it up.
The previous Denver head man famously obtained the Maxie the Miner piece etched onto his shoulder after he received his first-ever NBA title two years in the past … but when he now desires it gone, Mike Diaz of Triple W Tattoos says he’ll escape his needle as soon as extra.
The artist — who designed the whimsical championship piece for Malone in June 2023 — advised us he is hopeful the 53-year-old will maintain it, because it’s a tremendous reminiscence for him and his metropolis … however he added, “If he really wanted to do that, I would help out.”
Up to now, there’s been no indication Malone is trying to half methods with the art work — Diaz stated he is but to be contacted by anybody within the coach’s camp — however given the best way Malone misplaced his job this week, it looks like a chance.
As we reported, the Nugs fired their sideline supervisor after 10 years on the job … lower than two weeks earlier than the beginning of the playoffs.
Whereas Denver had been scuffling as of late, it nonetheless had a 47-32 document and had a reputable shot at locking up the three seed.
If Malone finally decides to ditch it, the tat might nonetheless be a part of different Nuggets followers’ collections … as Diaz tells us he’ll recreate the piece for a particular $52.80 — the identical deal he supplied again when the Nuggets received all of it in 2023.
