Doug Christie’s first opportunity as an NBA coach was a bit of a roller coaster. After being hired on an interim basis early in the season, Christie provided a quick boost to the struggling Sacramento Kings,

Former player and interim coach Doug Christie will get his shot as head coach. On Thursday, the Kings posted to their social media profiles a graphic of Christie with the caption "Here to stay." Then,

Christie was an assistant coach for the Kings dating back to the 2021-22 season, and played for the franchise from 2000 to 2005. He becomes the team's 13th coach since Rick Adelman, the team's longest tenured and winningest coach in franchise history departed in 2006.