Denver Nuggets Fire Coach Brian Shaw

After a 6th consecutive loss earlier this week, the struggling Denver Nuggets have decided to fire head coach Brian Shaw. The move comes as no surprise since the Nuggets have posted a dismal 20-39 record so far this season.

Shaw, who is a former LA Lakers guard, posted a 56-85 record in parts of two seasons with the Nuggets. He was brought into the organization in June 2013, taking the place of Coach George Karl, who was let go at the end of the previous season despite being named the NBA’s coach of the year.

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Before joining the Nuggets, Shaw was the assistant coach of the Indiana Pacers. Nuggets GM Tim Connelly made an official announcement this week, saying about the move that “on behalf of everyone in the Denver Nuggets organization, I would personally like to thank Brian for his services the past two seasons in Denver. He is a champion and a gentleman and I wish him nothing but the best for himself and his family moving forward. Since we purchased the franchise in 2000 we have constantly strived to field a competitive team, culminating in 10 straight playoff appearances and a franchise record 57 wins in the 2012-13 regular season. Expectations have been raised and we want more.

“This season our management staff has remained patient and supportive as decisions of this nature are never taken lightly. Patience is encouraged, as long as the organization continues to show progress toward a greater goal. However, competing for championships is our goal, and therefore we decided to make this decision now and look forward to conducting an extensive head coaching search upon the season’s conclusion. This has been a trying season for all of us, and we appreciate Nuggets fans continued faith and patience as we build our proud organization back to the NBA’s elite.”

Assistant Coach Melvin Hunt has been put in place as the Nuggets’ interim coach.