In a moment that left reporters stunned and fans scratching their heads, the Denver Nuggets’ newly appointed head coach made headlines during his introductory press conference — but not for the reasons anyone expected.
While addressing the team’s future, the coach excitedly revealed, “We’ve made progress on a trade deal to bring in a world-class wide receiver to boost our offense.” The problem? The Nuggets are an NBA team.
After a few moments of awkward silence, laughter slowly filled the room as it became clear the coach had mixed up his sports.
“I’ve been working so closely with different organizations over the years, I guess my brain short-circuited,” he joked, recovering quickly. “To clarify — no wide receivers, just some potential perimeter shooters.”
Despite the slip-up, the coach did go on to share actual details about the Nuggets’ trade plans. Sources confirm that Denver is actively exploring trade scenarios to acquire an elite wing player — someone with the defensive prowess and scoring ability to complement Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray.
Fans quickly turned the moment into a viral sensation, with memes flooding social media and captions like, “When your coach plays too much Madden during the offseason.”
Still, the mix-up did little to dampen enthusiasm about the fresh start. The new coach’s energy, vision for player development, and hints at aggressive roster moves have given Nuggets Nation reason to be optimistic heading into the 2025–26 season.
One fan summed it up best online: “He may have dropped the wrong sport — but if he brings a title back to Denver, he can sign whoever he wants.”
