Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone has permanently marked his team's historic 2022-2023 NBA Championship victory with a unique tattoo. The design features Maxie the Miner, the Nuggets' original mascot from their ABA days (1974-1981), proudly holding the Larry O'Brien Trophy. The artwork is located on Malone's left shoulder.
The Nuggets secured their first NBA title after a dominant playoff run. They swept the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Finals before defeating the Miami Heat in five games during the NBA Finals. Led by star players Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, the team held the top seed in the West throughout the season.
During the championship parade, Malone expressed the team's hunger for continued success, stating their desire to win another title. Jokic earned Finals MVP honors, averaging an impressive 37 points, 12.3 assists, and 12 rebounds per game throughout the playoffs.
