Doug Christie addresses the “haters” and promises change to the Kings

As a sign of motivation, he tapped both hands on the table twice. Then Doug Christie hurried to join his players who were getting ready to challenge the Nuggets. Introducing himself by his full name, “ Douglas Dale Christie », the California coach just signed a pre-match press conference of two minutes, without question, where his pride spoke.

« Change is hard. Really hard. But understand – and we understand – we’re not there yet. But we will work like crazy. Let’s go there. And it will shake. Because change always shakes things up. That’s why he holds on. For the real ones, hold on tight “, then warns the coach, targeting the long-time fans.

A declaration that could be held in reaction to rumours that the Kings would be ready to begin a full rebuild and part with key pieces such as Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan.

And that’s while the Sacramento-based team is still having a very delicate start to the year. After a 31-point loss to the Thunder, then a 27-point loss to the Wolves, the Kings lost their third straight game to the Nuggets. The Californians are now on 3 wins with 8 losses.

« Tough, competitive, disciplined, professional”

« We, and I say ‘we’ as an organization, do not make mistakes, we are all aligned in what we do. We will play according to certain standards: firm, competitive, disciplined, professional, team and responsible. This is how we’re going to play, so when you look at the field, everyone in this organization is held to this standard », stares the coach.

He adds: ” In terms of identity, that means defending, grabbing rebounds and sharing the damn ball. We will do that every time we go out on the pitch. » The Kings are far from fulfilling their defensive promise against the Nuggets, who did set a season high in assists (31).

« Kings fans pain, no one sits in this position except for two people, Rick Adelman (former coach) and possibly Jerry Reynolds too (former coach and GM), to understand the pain of Kings fans. We will do things right. We’ll work every damn day to get there », traffic encore Doug Christie.

Before addressing a category of public: “ When I see hate, haters, fakes, you all keep that energy. that’s good. Keep it and you will know who you are. And you know who you are because while you are doing it, we will be working. And while you do, we will thrive. And while you’re doing it, one day we’ll come too – the Kings show. Sacramento, be proud, know it. » Extensive program…