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gqlshare posted: "In fairness to Nuggets coach Michael Malone, subterfuge is a tricky word.Malone invoked that description Wednesday afternoon when trying to ascribe motivation to certain articles tearing down MVP candidate Nikola Jokic."I think sometimes there are people " Sterling Journal-Advocate
In fairness to Nuggets coach Michael Malone, subterfuge is a tricky word.
Malone invoked that description Wednesday afternoon when trying to ascribe motivation to certain articles tearing down MVP candidate Nikola Jokic.
"I think sometimes there are people out there that are just going really out of their way to prove a point," Malone said. "I wonder what is the motivation? What are they trying to accomplish? They're killing this guy, but they're really trying to promote somebody else. Well, just do that. Promote your guy. What's the word, subterfuge? Is that a word? Does it apply here? I think it applies here. I'm tired of the subterfuge."
Not long ago Malone made the comparison to college basketball, where negative recruiting is a part of the game. As the MVP race rises to a boil, he implied there was some level of politicking going on.
"Hatchet jobs are made about Nikola's defense," Malone said. "I don't know who's paying some of these people to write these articles. They're just so one-sided."
On Monday, prior to what was supposed to be an MVP-caliber showdown between Jokic and Joel Embiid, ESPN published an article critical of Jokic's defense. Embiid didn't play due to a calf injury, though he'd played the prior 13 games and returned in the Sixers' next game. Malone didn't mention the article specifically, though it was fairly obvious what he was referring to.
Asked how articles like that wind up on his desk, Malone made a point he hoped his family would see.
"I love my family, but they read too much (stuff). … Ma, stop sending me stuff," he said. He said one of his sisters, in addition to his coaching staff, can occasionally put something on his radar, too.
Malone defended Jokic's defense after the article attacked his rim protection.
"If you really look at the game, is Nikola going to be a shot-blocker? Is he going to protect the rim at the level of a Dikembe Mutombo? Probably not. But he's great in terms of contesting shots, and when he's guarding a pick-and-roll, when I think deflections for years, I always just assumed that deflections with your hands. And Nikola's deflections with his hands and his feet are what are amazing to me. His hand-eye, his eye-foot, whatever you want to call it, coordination is just remarkable."
Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone works against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, March 27, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
A lot of what makes Jokic a difficult player to gauge is how unconventional he is. Offensively, the NBA has never seen anything like him. Defensively, his coordination, anticipation and stamina all aid his defensive efforts, which also have their limitations as a shot-blocker. But if he was really as ineffective as some have portrayed, he wouldn't be second among centers in steals (83) and seventh in the NBA, among all players, with 212 deflections.
"I'm not saying we should never be criticized," Malone said.
But if there's something else going on — ahem, subterfuge — he'd just like an explanation.
rtbnnews posted: " Mount Kidd in the Bow Valley With the start of spring comes the rush of mountain tourists and bears waking up from hibernation. Bear 122, more wildly known as "The Boss", was spotted earlier this month in the Bow Valley area. The 650lb grizzly is norm" rtbnnews
With the start of spring comes the rush of mountain tourists and bears waking up from hibernation. Bear 122, more wildly known as "The Boss", was spotted earlier this month in the Bow Valley area. The 650lb grizzly is normally the last bear to crawl into his den in the winter, and the first to appear in the spring. In his twenty years of life, The Boss has survived being hit by a train and fathered most grizzlies in the Bow Valley.
While bears are not known to attack humans unprovoked, you can never be too prepared for an encounter. Park's Canada discusses the importance of carrying bear spray and gives tips on avoiding bears and how to handle one if you are approached. When in bear country, its important to not only carry bear spray but also know how to use it. If you are unsure how to safely discharge it, check out the specific manufacturer details on the canister. Many hikers make the mistake of keeping their bear spray out of reach, leaving them struggling to grab it before a potential attack. Keep your bear spray on your hip where its easily accusable. Bear spray is the best tool that not only protects you, but does so in a way that does not harm the bear.
With the re-emerging of bears comes a great opportunity to also educate in general wild life safety. Parks Canada encourages mountain goers to 'leave no trace', give animals lots of space, and keep your dogs leashed. It is illegal to feed, lure, or disturb park wildlife and doing so can result in paying fines up to $25,000. Not only do these actions put you at risk of harm, they have deviating impacts on animals. Wildlife could be drawn to roads where they could be killed by vehicles, be drawn to scents of human food and consume garbage, or small animals can become aggressive and bite. When larger animals like bears and cougars become comfortable with humans, they will either be relocated or put down.
The Mountains are beautiful place and it's important to keep them that way. The Boss is one of the many amazing creatures who call this place home. By fallowing tips from Parks Canada, you can keep yourself and the fantastic wildlife around you safe.
