Mike Brown is a major factor in the Sacramento Kings’ progress toward breaking a protracted playoff drought. The team’s remarkable 39-26 record, good for second place in the Western Conference at the moment, is the result of the head coach’s leadership. The ultimate goal is to advance in the postseason, but Brown will likely be a contender for Coach of the Year, and one superstar has Brown’s complete support: LeBron James.
The King responded to a tweet Friday night from Legion Hoops and showed his support for Brown to be named Coach of the Year at the season’s end:
HANDS DOWN!!!!!! Mike Brown got them boys hoopin hoopin!! 🫡
— LeBron James (@KingJames) March 11, 2023
Hoopin is right. The Kings have the best offensive rating in the Association and score more than any team with 121.2 PPG. This group is no joke. Plus, they rank top-10 in field goal percentage, pace, three-point percentage, and true shooting percentage.
Brown was hired last May by Sacramento and brought a ton of experience and an impressive resume with him. He’s won four titles as part of NBA staff, including one in 2003 as part of the San Antonio Spurs and then another three with the Golden State Warriors, most recently in 2022.
It’s not exactly surprising to see Bron endorsing Brown, either. He coached James for many years during his days with the Cleveland Cavaliers, helping him evolve into what many consider the GOAT.
The Kings will be a scary matchup for anyone come playoff time. Domantas Sabonis and De’Aaron Fox are a legitimate duo and there is no shortage of solid role players around them, including Malik Monk, Keegan Murray, and Kevin Huerter.
LeBron wouldn’t want to face this team in the postseason.
Source: https://clutchpoints.com
