Denver honors the legendary Doug Moe after his death
The Denver Nuggets paid tribute to a franchise legend on Tuesday following the death of former head coach Doug Moe. Moe held the record for most coaching wins in Nuggets history until Michael Malone surpassed it that number 2024 Nuggets transferred to social networks to express their thoughts and condolences on the loss.
“The Denver Nuggets organization was devastated to learn of the passing of legendary coach Doug Moe. Coach Moe was a unique leader and person who led one of the most successful and exciting decades in Nuggets history,” the team announced. “He will be forever loved and remembered by Nuggets fans and his plaque commemorating his 432 wins as a head coach will hang in the rafters to forever honor his incredible legacy. The organization’s thoughts are with Doug’s wife Jane, his son David and all of his family and loved ones who are hurting at this time.”
In addition to the Nuggets organization sending its condolences, former Denver coach George Karl, a friend of Doug Moe, also took to social media to offer your thoughts on the occasion of the death of the legendary coach.
“Doug was my big brother. I’m sad today. I’ll miss him,” Carl wrote. “I love you forever, Doug.”
A longtime sideline player, Moe first began coaching professional basketball as an assistant with the Carolina Cougars in the ABA. His first stint with the Nuggets was from 1974-76 as an assistant while they were still part of the ABA.
His first coaching job was with the San Antonio Spurs prior to the 1976-77 season, his first with the Spurs. The NBA after the merger of the league with the ABA. He returned to the Nuggets franchise in 1980 as head coach, a position he held until 1990. It was his longest tenure as a coach. His last stop before retirement was also with the Nuggets from 2002-2008 as a consultant. He was then promoted to assistant coach under Karl in 2005.
Moe was the 1988 NBA Coach of the Year and the recipient of the 2018 Chuck Daley Lifetime Achievement Award.
2026-02-17 20:45:00
