The Denver Nuggets recently elevated someone new as the organization underwent seismic shifts with the franchise’s basketball leadership core. In late July, they hired Ben Tenzer as executive vice president of basketball operations and Jon Wallace as executive vice president of player personnel. The squad underwent a complete shakeup, famously firing head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth near the end of the season. This restructuring clearly lays out a new direction for the franchise.
Ben Tenzer has taken over the executive vice president of basketball operations role. Instead, he’ll be freed up to focus on all basketball operations decisions for the team. His deep roots in the industry make him the perfect candidate to guide the Nuggets through this exciting transition. Jon Wallace served in a like capacity for the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves before joining the Grizz. There, he’ll focus on player personnel decisions to help put the most competitive roster on the field.
Tenzer and Wallace will both report directly to Josh Kroenke, who has proven to be key in shaping the team’s long-term strategic vision. The Nuggets made these appointments as part of a broader plan to enhance their organizational structure and improve performance on the court.
The vote of confidence to rebuild — which was triggered by last season’s overall lackluster on-court performance — cost officials such as Malone and Booth their jobs. The Nuggets are committed to a fresh approach, seeking innovative strategies to maximize the potential of their players and coaching staff.
The other significant move in the hiring of David Adelman shows the team’s desire to take a more modern approach. Adelman’s experience is expected to complement Tenzer and Wallace’s leadership as the Nuggets work towards building a championship-caliber team.
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