In an interview with the Denver Post, George Karl said that he will be fully recovered from throat cancer by the start of next season.
George Karl Officially Cleared To Return As Nuggets Coach
George Karl went through the fight of his life last year, as his throat cancer kept him off the bench as the Nuggets entered the playoffs. Without him, his team sputtered, and now, the Nuggets are in flux thanks to Carmelo Anthony all but demanding a trade to another team.
But luckily for the Nuggets, they will once again have their head coach. In an interview with Dave Krieger of the Denver Post, Karl said he will return to the bench next season.
Read Article >George Karl Unlikely To Return To Coaching Until Playoffs
When George Karl was first diagnosed with throat cancer, the Nuggets hoped he could return to coaching by early April, well before the start of the NBA Playoffs. However, new developments have caused the Nuggets to push back that timeframe until the beginning of the playoffs or possibly later.
Yahoo! Sports’ Marc Spears reports.
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