Mike Brown named finalist for NBA Coach of the Year

Just over 24 hours after being named Coach of the Year by the NBA’s Coaches Association, Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown continues to rack up the accolades.

The NBA announced on Friday that Brown is one of three finalists for the Coach of the Year award, and it’s looking very likely that the first-year Kings head coach will be taking him the award in the coming weeks.

The 2022-23 finalists for NBA Coach of the Year: pic.twitter.com/VLcx9vwZZ0

— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) April 14, 2023

In his first year with the organization, Brown led the Kings to a top-three finish in the Western Conference standings, a record of 48-34, the team’s first Pacific Division title since 2003, and first playoff appearance since 2006.

If Brown wins the Coach of the Year award, he will become the first coach in Sacramento Kings franchise history to receive the honor since Cotton Fitzsimmons did so in 1978-79 when the franchise was located in Kansas City.

Brown previously won the award during the 2008-09 season while coaching the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Upcoming Sacramento Kings Schedule

NBA Western Conference Playoffs – First Round

• Saturday, April 15th – Game 1: Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors – 5:30 PM PST
• Monday, April 17th – Game 2: Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors – 7:00 PM PST
• Thursday, April 20th – Game 3: Sacramento Kings @ Golden State Warriors – 7:00 PM PST
• Sunday, April 23rd – Game 4: Sacramento Kings @ Golden State Warriors – 12:30 PM PST
• Wednesday, April 26th – Game 5**: Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors – TBD
• Friday, April 28th – Game 6**: Sacramento Kings @ Golden State Warriors – TBD
• Sunday, April 30th – Game 7**: Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors – TBD

**If necessary

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