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Hunter Patterson on finding the Kings fan who called for 40 wins last summer

Mar 10, 2023, 2:00 PM | Updated: 2:23 pm

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Hunter Patterson, writer for The Athletic, joined Deuce and Mo Friday to talk about the Sacramento Kings and their win Thursday over the Knicks, Mike Brown’s coaching style, Keegan Murray’s development and more.

Topics discussed include:

  • His reactions to Mike Brown’s postgame comments.
  • What are the best-case scenarios for the Sacramento Kings?
  • Finding and talking to the fans who proclaimed the Kings are getting 40 wins during the NBA Summer Classic last summer.
  • An outsider’s perspective on the team and how Mike Brown has coached this squad.
  • Why Trey Lyles should be held to the same standard as the starters
  • How did Josh Hart get so many rebounds against the Kings?
  • Do the Kings need a player like Draymond Green or Dillon Brooks to help hold people accountable?
  • De’Aaron Fox and Mike Brown have developed a sense of trust
  • What’s stood out about Keegan Murray’s game lately?

 

Click here to watch and listen to the full interview with Hunter Patterson.

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