Kings Fire Coach Mike Brown After Disappointing 13-18 Start
The Sacramento Kings have parted ways with head coach Mike Brown following a rough start to the 2024-25 season, losing five straight games.
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Sacramento: The Kings have made a big move by firing Mike Brown. It comes after a tough 13-18 start to the season. The team just lost five games in a row, and that last one against the Pistons was a heartbreaker.
General manager Monte McNair said it was a tough call but felt it was necessary. Doug Christie, who’s been an assistant coach, will step in as the interim coach. He’s got some history with the team, having played there for five seasons.
It’s wild because just five months ago, Brown signed a big contract extension. The Kings were hoping to build on last season’s success after bringing in DeMar DeRozan. With stars like DeRozan, De’Aaron Fox, and Domantas Sabonis, they were expected to do well.
But things haven’t clicked. Even with those big names scoring, the wins just aren’t coming. The Kings have struggled at home, too, with a 6-12 record. It’s been a rough ride, and the pressure was on Brown as losses piled up.
Remember, Brown was the one who helped the Kings break a long playoff drought. He even won Coach of the Year. But now, with this shaky start, the team felt they needed a change. If things don’t improve soon, we might see even more changes in Sacramento.