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One of the perennial debates in professional basketball revolves around the depth of the roster. Malone admitted that Denver's bench was a concern in recent years, noting that developing a strong supporting cast has been an ongoing process. He highlighted that the Nuggets have tried to balance developing young talent with maintaining their championship core, even as they aimed to keep their salary cap flexible.
The conversation also touched on the importance of team-building and strategic decisions, such as whether to prioritize immediate contention or long-term development. Malone reflected that, in hindsight, perhaps more could have been done to strengthen the bench during their championship run, but acknowledged that building a competitive roster is always a complex puzzle.