The Sacramento Kings have parted ways with head coach Mike Brown, and their first test with interim Doug Christie comes against their star-studded division rival, Los Angeles Lakers .
Riding a five-game losing streak and falling to 13-18 on the season, firing Mike Brown was the “easy” solution for the Kings, but likely not the correct one. The unanimous 2023 NBA Coach of the Year gave Kings fans hope for the first time in nearly two decades, yet got kicked to the curb as soon as the team faced adversity.
Regardless, the Kings are moving on, and it is time to see what Doug Christie can do with this roster. Facing the Lakers on Saturday is a huge test for this team as they try to break their five-game skid and get back on track…