The Sacramento Kings endured a 103-108 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday night at the Golden 1 Center. While the game’s outcome added another tally to the Kings’ losing column, dropping them to an 8-9 record, the spotlight shifted to the sidelines where Coach Mike Brown’s frustration with the referees became the talk of the night.
The heated moment occurred when Kings’ star Colby Jones drove to the basket during a pivotal play, only for the referees to refrain from calling what many believed was a clear foul. The missed call sent Coach Brown into a rage, leading to an explosive reaction that required intervention from Kings players and coaching staff.
Brown charged toward the referees as he was visibly angry at the perceived injustice. He was then restrained by his team before the situation escalated further. Witnesses described Brown’s outburst as one of the most intense moments of his coaching career.
Even after being separated, he continued yelling at the officials from the sidelines. Clearly, he was unable to contain his frustration over what he viewed as a game-altering non-call. Despite his outburst, Brown was only assessed a technical foul for his actions.
Jordi Fernandez Credits Mike Brown for His Success After the Nets’ Win
For the Nets coach Jordi Fernandez, the Nets vs. Kings game was special as Mike Brown was Fernandez’s mentor when Brown was the coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers. After tonight’s Nets win, Fernandez shared his appreciation for his mentor.
“He is more than my mentor. It means the world to me because he’s the person who brought me to this point. I would not be here without him, so it was a special moment for me,” Fernandez said.
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Before being the Nets coach, Fernandez was the Kings’ associate head coach for the last two seasons. Under Fernandez’s guidance, the Nets are now 7-10 this season.
