The Sacramento Kings parted ways with head coach Mike Brown after their five-game losing skid. This decision has sparked speculation among NBA players, experts, and enthusiasts about the reasons behind it. Meanwhile, a former NBA veteran has revealed surprising information regarding DeMar DeRozan and De’Aaron Fox that may provide insight into the reasons for Mike Brown’s firing.
After Coach Brown’s firing, General Manager Monte McNair described the decision as difficult. Assistant Coach Doug Christie was appointed as the interim coach. In a recent episode of the “Run It Back” podcast on Fanduel TV, Lou Williams mentioned that Brown had reportedly asked DeRozan to come off the bench.
“De’Aaron Fox was being continuously singled out you know whether it was publicly or behind the scenes… I was even hearing whispers where he may have even asked or suggested that DeMar DeRozan come off the bench. This was just a classic example of a coach losing the locker room and not being on the same page with his players,” Williams said.
Mike Brown reportedly asked DeMar DeRozan to come off the bench 👀
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If Williams’ remark holds true, it appears that Brown’s challenges in the locker room may have contributed to this surprising turn of events.
Michael Malone Speaks Out On The Firing Of Coach Mike Brown
The Sacramento Kings’ choice to part ways with Mike Brown sent ripples throughout the NBA community. Numerous players, coaches, analysts, and fans stepped up to share their opinions. Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone voiced his reactions candidly regarding this unexpected news.
“I’m not surprised that Mike Brown got fired, because I got fired by the same person. And what really pissed me off about it was the fact that they lost [Thursday] night, fifth game in a row, I believe. Tough loss. … They had practiced this morning. He does his postgame media, and he’s in his car going to the airport to fly to L.A. and they call him on the phone. No class, no balls. That’s what I’ll say about that,” Malone said.
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The Kings are in a tough spot this 2024-25 NBA season. Following their recent 132-122 defeat to the Los Angeles Lakers, they have a record of 13 wins and 19 losses. Currently, they occupy the 12th position in the Western Conference standings, making the road ahead increasingly challenging.
