AJ Neuharth-Keusch

USA TODAY Sports

Sure, 606 days have passed since Michael Malone was prematurely let go as head coach of the Sacramento Kings. And yes, he's since moved on to coach the Denver Nuggets. But some things are just harder to let go than others.

For Malone, the Sacramento fallout has taken a toll on his wardrobe — and the wardrobe of his family.

"I have not (worn purple since the firing)," Malone said recently on an ESPN podcast. "And what I really love about that is I haven't, it's my wife's favorite color, she hasn't, and my daughters haven't. It's almost become taboo, forbidden in our household."

No hard feelings?

"It's really funny though," Malone continued. "I had a bunch of purple ties and stuff, because you try to work in your home colors, but I think I donated them to the national suit drive last year."

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