Malone about Michael Porter words: I’m not going to put a muzzle on anybody

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone talked about the Michael Porter Jr. words during a Zoom session with reporters.

«Obviously, I’m not the thought police. I’m not going to tell any of our players what they can and can’t say. All I would say is just be sensitive to the current situation in our country and throughout the world in regards to coronavirus».

«Michael Porter and any other player on our roster, they’re entitled to their opinions and ability to have free speech, and I will respect that as long as it doesn’t become a distraction. What Michael stated, being around our players this morning at breakfast and practice, has not become a distraction at all».

«I know that Tim Connelly, our front office, has talked to Michael about his comments long before I realized what was said. So it has been [discussed with] him; he understands the situation. Once again, we as an organization, I’m not going to put a muzzle on anybody».