Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic delivered a bold message to the rest of the NBA following the franchise's decision to part ways with head coach Michael Malone. The NBA world was rocked by the unexpected firing of Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone and General Manager Calvin Booth.

Before the axe fell on head coach Michael Malone in Denver, ownership made three-time MVP Nikola Jokic aware of the move ahead of meeting with the since-fired team brass on Tuesday afternoon.

Nikola Jokić filled up the stat sheet with his 32nd triple-double of the season against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night in the Denver Nuggets' first game since firing Michael Malone. Speaking to reporters after Denver's 124-116 win over the Kings, Jokić noted he did text Malone on Tuesday after learning of the coach's sacking.