Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone lays down the law

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My dad is very much a straight shooter, and depending on where you stand with him, you'll like or dislike his company accordingly. He and I are fans of each other, and I'll be calling him in Wyoming on Sunday to give him a ration of s*&%, because that's how we show affection in my family. He's more than my dad, he's my hero, and he teases me unmercifully for it. The bastard. Happy early Father's Day, Pop.

But, as mentioned, when you're on his list, he can be crystal clear to the point of pointed. For instance:

One Sunday lunch on College Avenue in Fort Collins, we'd stopped by a usual spot for a quick bite. It was a…