Fox and Kings Surprised by Mike Brown’s Sudden Firing
The Kings’ decision to fire coach Mike Brown shocked players and fans alike, leaving many questioning the timing and reasoning behind it
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Sacramento: The Kings’ recent move to fire Mike Brown really threw everyone for a loop. It was unexpected, especially since he just held practice and spoke to the media before the team was set to fly out for a game against the Lakers.
Players like De’Aaron Fox were caught off guard too. He found out about the firing just moments before it was announced to the rest of the team. Fox said it was surprising, especially since Brown had just won Coach of the Year last season.
Fox has been through coaching changes before, so he’s somewhat used to it. He mentioned that this would be his fifth coach since joining the Kings in 2017. He knows the game keeps moving, and they still have a long season ahead.
When asked if he felt any pressure or guilt about the firing, Fox said it’s just part of the job. Coaches can be let go at any time, and while it’s tough, they have to keep pushing forward. He also pointed out that Brown is still getting paid, which is a perk of the job.
Malik Monk, on the other hand, found out about the firing like most fans—through Twitter. He was just as shocked as everyone else. Monk had a great season under Brown and will miss the energy and passion he brought to the team.
Monk expressed gratitude for Brown, saying he never took anything for granted. It’s a tough situation, but that’s the nature of the NBA. Now, the Kings have to regroup and move on.