Kings Swap Coaches: Why Did Mike Brown Lose His Job?

The Sacramento Kings have made a change at the top, firing head coach Mike Brown. This decision comes after they've struggled early in the season, with a record of 13-18 and a five-game losing streak. Brown had been with the team for about half of his third season. Despite leading the Kings to break a long playoff drought last season, it wasn't enough to save his job this time around. The team's general manager, Monte McNair, thanked Brown for his contributions, but said it was a tough call. The Kings have had some close losses lately, including one where they led by 10 points with three minutes left but ultimately lost. The interim coach is now Doug Christie. Brown had been coaching the team earlier on Friday, talking to the media about how to handle tough times. He mentioned that support can waver quickly during struggles. Other coaches, like Jordi Fernandez of the Brooklyn Nets, praised Brown, saying he's one of the best. The Denver Nuggets' head coach, Mike Malone, who was fired by the Kings before, was not surprised by the news. Brown has had a successful career, coaching teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Lakers. He's known for leading the Kings to their best season in 16 years.