Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone may have been denied some quality family time, but he expressed his pride at leading Team LeBron in the NBA All-Star Game. Malone earned the right to coach the team after the Nuggets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 107-106 on Saturday. The coach roles are determined by the team that has the best records in their respective conferences and, even though Denver have an identical 37-15 return to the Golden State Warriors, Malone earned the nod over Steve Kerr due to a better record against opponents in the West.