Mike Brown explains why the trust he’s built allows him to hold players accountable

Mar 10, 2023, 3:00 PM

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Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown spoke to the media on Friday after practice and talked about the team’s win over the New York Knicks, expanded on his postgame comments and more.

The coach shared a story about how he learned from San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich that this is a player’s league.

“Fox and Domas and HB as well, they allow me to coach them,” Mike Brown said. “And they understand that I appreciate that and I’m not going to take advantage of it, but yet they still embrace everything I say and they try to uphold their positions as leaders of this team so that everyone could be better.”

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Click here for the full interview with the coach.

Next up for Mike Brown and the Kings

Sacramento will play against a Phoenix Suns team without Kevin Durant (ankle) as the two Pacific Divison foes will go head-to-head in a game with massive postseason implications.

Phoenix can help close the gap between themselves and the second-seed Kings with a win, while Sacramento can give itself more breathing room as the season gets closer to its conclusion.

Be sure to get all of your Kings vs. Suns coverage right here on Sactown Sports 1140 beginning at 4:30 PM PST on Game Night with Scott Marsh and Henry ‘The High Flyer’ Turner before a 6:00 PM PST tip-off from downtown Phoenix.

Upcoming Sacramento Kings Schedule

Saturday, March 11th – Sacramento Kings @ Phoenix Suns – 6:00 PM PST

Monday, March 13th – Sacramento Kings vs. Milwaukee Bucks – 7:00 PM PST

Wednesday, March 15th – Sacramento Kings @ Chicago Bulls – 5:00 PM PST

Thursday, March 16th – Sacramento Kings @ Brooklyn Nets – 4:30 PM PST

Saturday, March 18th – Sacramento Kings @ Washington Wizards – 5:00 PM PST

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