Park Record Media Center

Head coach George Karl of the Denver Nuggets looks on during the third quarter April 4, 2013 at Pepsi Center. The Denver Nuggets defeated the Dallas Mavericks 95-94. (Photo By John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP05BKNNUGS_1JL5316 )

Denver Nuggets coach George Karl reacts in the fourth quarter of play against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals best of seven series Thursday May 27, 2009 at the Staples Center. Joe Amon, The Denver Post ( NUGS_LAKERS_G5_JA26617 )

Head coach George Karl of the Denver Nuggets talks with the media during practice April 22, 2013 at Pepsi Center. The Denver Nuggets prepare for game two of the first round of the NBA playoffs against the Golden State Warriors. (Photo By John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( PLAYOFF_PRACTICE_2JL7293 )

Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl enters before the first quarter of the Nuggets' home opener at the Pepsi Center on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 John Leyba, The Denver Post ( NUGGETS_JAZZ_1JL8917 )

Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl goofs off before game 3 of the first round of the NBA playoffs Friday, May 4, 2012 at Pepsi Center in Denver Colorado. John Leyba, The Denver Post ( Nuggets_Lakers_GM3_2JL5839 )

Denver coach George Karl talked with his daughter Kaci Grace before the game. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Houston Rockets at the Pepsi Center Saturday night, April 6, 2013. Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SP06NUGGETS_KG24031 )

Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl talks to his team during time out in the second quarter of play vs the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals best of seven series Saturday May 23, 2009 at the Pepsi Center. Joe Amon, The Denver Post ( NUGS_LAKERS_G3_JA23946 )

Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl talks with Denver Nuggets point guard Ty Lawson (3) in the second quarter. The Denver Nuggets took on the Golden State Warriors in Game 2 of the Western Conference First Round Series at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colo. on April 23, 2013. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( NuggetsWarriors_ADO2146 )

The Denver Nuggets coach George Karl tells the team "one good punch" in the 4th quarter vs the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on May 11, 2013. Joe Amon, The Denver Post ( nuggetsMaverick11 )

Denver Nuggets head coach, George Karl, takes a deep breath before answering questions during a press conference at the Pepsi Center, Friday May 3, 2013. The Nuggets season ended Thursday, May 2, 2013 after losing game six of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Golden State 92-88. (Photo By Andy Cross/The Denver Post) ( SP04NUGGETS_14972 )

Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl walks off after the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets 86-87 in game 7 of the first round of the NBA playoffs Saturday, May 12, 2012 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. John Leyba, The Denver Post ( Nuggets_Lakers_GM7_2JL2035 )

Denver Nuggets Andre Miller (24) poses with coach George Karl with a pick ax during Media Day at Pepsi Monday, October 1, 2012 at Pepsi Center. The team also unveiled their new alternate uniform. John Leyba, The Denver Post ( NUGGETS_MEDIADAY_1JL7218 )

Denver Nuggets head coach, George Karl, sporting a Kentucky Derby outfit, has a laugh with player, Kenneth Faried, after Karl spoke with reporters Saturday afternoon at Pepsi Center, a day after Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in game three of the first round of the NBA 2012 playoffs. Coach Karl headed to a Derby party/benefit after the press conference. Andy Cross, The Denver Post ( SP06BKNNUGS__AC18286 )

Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl is answering the questions from reporters after the first practice of the season coming off the lockout at Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado, Friday, December 9, 2011. Hyoung Chang, The Denver Post ( sp09bknnugs__2HC7093 )

The Denver Nuggets George Karl after a game day shoot around at the Pepsi Center March 29, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SPXXNBANUGGETSMCGEE_JA25574 )

Denver Nuggets Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl stands for the national anthem for their game against the Boston Celtics Monday, March 17, 2012 at Pepsi Center. John Leyba, The Denver Post ( NUGGETS_CELTICS_3JL2675 )

Denver coach George Karl directed his attention towards an official in the second half. The Minnesota Timberwolves took a bite out of the Denver Nuggets winning 101-97 at the Pepsi Center Thursday night, January 3, 2013. Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( SP03NUGGETS_2 )

Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl yells at his team to push the ball up court after grabbing a rebound with 4 second left on the game clock during their opening round playoff game at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, April 29, 2012. The Lakers defeated the Nuggets 103-88 John Leyba, The Denver Post ( NUGGETS_LAKERS_2JL4798 )

The Denver Nuggets coach George Karl talks to the ref vs the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center in Dallas Texas on May 11, 2009. Joe Amon, The Denver Post ( nuggetsMaverick11 )

Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl reacts to his team's early play during the first half against the Toronto Raptors at the Pepsi Center on Monday, December 3, 2012. AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post ( SPBKNNUGS )

Head Coach George Karl speaks with the media about the Carmelo Anthony trade following the Nuggets' practice at the Pepsi Center on Monday, February 21, 2011. AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post ( SP22BKNNUGGETS_AO )

Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl is watching scrimmage by Cory Higgins at Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado, Friday, December 16, 2011. Hyoung Chang, The Denver Post ( sp17nugs__2HC7791 )

Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl watches the action from the sidelines in the third quarter. The Denver Nuggets took on the Golden State Warriors in Game 2 of the Western Conference First Round Series at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colo. on April 23, 2013. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( NuggetsWarriors_ADO2236 )

Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl screams at NBA referee Kane Fitzgerald during the second quarter January 28, 2013 at Pepsi Center. The Denver Nuggets host the Indiana Pacers in NBA Action. (Photo By John Leyba / The Denver Post) ( NUGGETS_PACERS_2JL5870 )

Denver Nuggets coach George Karl addresses the media during Media Day at Pepsi Monday, October 1, 2012 at Pepsi Center. The team also unveiled their new alternate uniform. John Leyba, The Denver Post ( NUGGETS_MEDIADAY_1JL4211 )

The Denver Nuggets coach George Karl during practice at SMU in Dallas, Texas on May 10, 2013. Joe Amon, The Denver Post ( nuggetspractice10f.jpg )

George Karl of the Denver Nuggets takes off his tie as he walks off the court after their loss to the Golden State Warriors 115-101 in Game 4 of the first round NBA Playoffs April 28, 2013 at Oracle Arena. (Photo By John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SPxxBKNNUGGETS_4JL0236 )

Coach George Karl couldn't wait to get rid of his tie following the game. The Denver Nuggets defeated the New Jersey Nets 107-103 at the Pepsi Center Saturday night, Nobember 20, 2010. Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( NUGS__KAG8480 )

Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl heads to the court for their game against the Boston Celtics Monday, March 17, 2012 at Pepsi Center. John Leyba, The Denver Post ( NUGGETS_CELTICS_3JL2582 )