The Sacramento Kings made a bold move by firing head coach Mike Brown after a disappointing 0-5 start to the season, followed by another tough loss against the Los Angeles Lakers. The decision, which came midway through Brown’s third season, was reportedly not made lightly.
Kings General Manager Monte McNair, alongside associate GM Wes Wilcox, team president Matina Kolokotronis, and governor Vivek Ranadive, held several meetings before arriving at the conclusion. In a recent interview with ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, a Kings insider shared insights into the decision-making process. Initially, the Kings explored smaller changes to shake things up before taking such a drastic decision.
“Nobody wanted to fire Mike. He’s a good coach. People here really care about him. Until the very last moment we were trying to make it work,” one Kings source said.
During his time with the Kings, Brown compiled a 107-88 record and achieved a significant milestone by helping the team end their historic 16-season playoff drought. His contributions to the organization are undeniable, but the recent struggles ultimately led to his departure.
Sacramento Kings Face Backlash For Sudden Firing Of Mike Brown
The firing of Mike Brown has drawn widespread criticism across the league. Brown was reportedly informed of his dismissal while he was on the way to the airport to join the team for their trip to Los Angeles. NBA coaches like Michael Malone and Steve Kerr expressed surprise at the Kings’ drastic move.
The Kings’ decision comes during a frustrating 0-5 start to the season, despite acquiring high-profile players like Zach LaVine, Brandon Ingram, Cam Johnson, and Kyle Kuzma in the offseason. The team had hoped these additions would bolster their chances, but the rough start left the organization scrambling for answers.
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These measures didn’t materialize, leading to the decision to part ways with Brown. Before his firing, Brown was just six months into a three-year, $25.5 million contract extension.
