Sacramento, California– Kings Coach Doug Christie promised that his team would “get it right” despite facing a “bumpy” road and that the organization “is in line with what we’re doing.”
“Change is hard,” he said. “It’s hard. But understand — and we understand — that we’re not there yet. But we’re going to work like crazy on it. We will absolutely get there. And it’s going to be bumpy. It’s going to be because that’s what change is. But buckle up. For real people, buckle up.”
Christie was probably responding to a report that the Kings were ready to begin a full rebuild and land the stars Domantas Sabonis, zach lavine And demar derozanThey spoke for about two and a half minutes before Tuesday’s game against denver nuggets,
Christie began by introducing himself as “Douglas Dale Christie” and then gave his statement, concluding it by tapping the table twice with both hands before walking away. He did not raise any questions.
“When I look at the haters, the haters, the fake people — all of you guys, you keep that energy going,” Christie said. “It’s good. You keep it up. And you know who you are because while you’re doing that, we’re working. And while you’re doing that, we’re growing. And while you’re doing that, eventually, we’re gonna come – the King’s show. Sack is proud, know that.”
The Kings were 3-7 heading into Tuesday’s game. Christie, who played for Sacramento in the early 2000s, is in his first full season as coach. He took over on an interim basis after serving as an assistant when Mike Brown was fired in December and was retained last spring.
“We’ll fix it,” Christie said.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
