The Sacramento Kings are closing in on the hiring of their next head coach. Right now, there are reportedly three finalists for the opening, with LeBron James' former Cavs coach being named as one of the frontrunners to land the job.
According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, Mike Brown, who is currently Steve Kerr's assistant with the Warriors, is joined by Steve Clifford of the Charlotte Hornets and broadcaster Mark Jackson as the top contenders in the Kings' three-man race:
Former Orlando and Charlotte head coach Steve Clifford has interviewed and so has former Golden State coach and ESPN analyst Mark Jackson. Sources say Mike Brown, the Golden State associate head coach whose team is tied, 1-1, in its West semifinal series with Memphis, spent informal time with Kings officials on Wednesday and has his formal interview on Thursday.
It is worth noting, however, that it's Mark Jackson who appears to have the inside track here. Jackson reportedly left quite an impression on Kings owner Vivek Ranadive which should play a key role in Sacramento's decision.
Fischer also reports that “a decision between the three finalists, sources say, is expected by the week’s end,” which only means that the Kings can soon move forward with their offseason plans with a new man at the helm.
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