The Sacramento Kings officially announced the hiring of Mike Brown as their new head coach with hopes he can end the NBA's longest playoff drought ever.
General manager Monte McNair said Monday that Brown was picked to replace interim coach Alvin Gentry. The Kings fired Gentry after a season during which they set an NBA record by missing the playoffs for a 16th straight year.
"He's an amazing coach and amazing friend," Warriors coach Steve Kerr said."Sacramento made a great choice. I'm so thrilled for Mike and his family. It's, a loss for us. But this is how it's supposed to work. You want people who are really talented on your staff who can come in and contribute and have a great experience and hopefully learn and grow at the same time. And then hopefully be able to to advance careers and move on to something that person wants.
Brown comes with a strong pedigree, having worked as an assistant under Gregg Popovich in San Antonio and Steve Kerr at Golden State. Brown returned to Cleveland the following season and went 33-49 before getting fired again after one season.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
NBA Rumors: Mike Brown Agrees to Four-Year Contract to Be Kings' Next CoachThe Warriors reportedly will be losing another assistant coach.
Read more »
AP source: Kings hire Mike Brown as new coachThe Sacramento Kings have agreed to hire Golden State assistant Mike Brown as their head coach. A person familiar with the decision confirmed on Sunday that Brown will take over the franchise with the longest playoff drought in NBA history. ESPN first reported that Brown would get the job.
Read more »
AP source: Kings hire Mike Brown as new coachA person familiar with the decision says the Sacramento Kings have agreed to hire Golden State assistant Mike Brown as their head coach.
Read more »
Steph Curry ribs Mike Brown over Kings hire in postgame interviewIf anything, the Dubs' Game 4 performance should prepare Brown for the type of play he'll see in Sacramento.
Read more »
Warriors assistant Brown will be Kings’ next head coach, per reportBrown has spent the last six seasons on Steve Kerr’s staff with the Warriors.
Read more »