Top 5 Candidates To Become Sacramento Kings Head Coach

By Chipper Murphy

After finishing the season with a dismal record of 33-49, the Sacramento Kings fired head coach George Karl. A once proud franchise, the Kings haven’t made the playoffs since the 2005-06 season. Hiring the right head coach would be a good first step towards relevance. These are the top five candidates to become the Kings’ next head coach.

Top 5 Candidates To Become Sacramento Kings Head Coach
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5. Vinny Del Negro

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According to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports, Vinny Del Negro has already interviewed for the job. The former Clippers coach has shown the potential to coach a young team into the playoffs. Del Negro's a longshot, but he'd be a solid hire.

5. Vinny Del Negro

According to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports, Vinny Del Negro has already interviewed for the job. The former Clippers coach has shown the potential to coach a young team into the playoffs. Del Negro's a longshot, but he'd be a solid hire.

4. Sean Miller

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University of Arizona head coach Sean Miller has been rumored as a candidate for an NBA head coaching job for years. He was the head coach of the 2015 FIBA U19 world champions. Players will respect that.

4. Sean Miller

University of Arizona head coach Sean Miller has been rumored as a candidate for an NBA head coaching job for years. He was the head coach of the 2015 FIBA U19 world champions. Players will respect that.

3. Jeff Hornacek

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Jeff Hornacek was scapegoated in Phoenix for the nightmare that the franchise quickly became. Whether it was unfair or not, he'll get a second chance.

3. Jeff Hornacek

Jeff Hornacek was scapegoated in Phoenix for the nightmare that the franchise quickly became. Whether it was unfair or not, he'll get a second chance.

2. Mark Jackson

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Steve Kerr has taken the Golden State Warriors to another level, but Mark Jackson began the transition. Jackson is a defensive-minded player's coach, and the Kings would benefit from his hiring.

2. Mark Jackson

Steve Kerr has taken the Golden State Warriors to another level, but Mark Jackson began the transition. Jackson is a defensive-minded player's coach, and the Kings would benefit from his hiring.

1. Kevin McHale

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Why Kevin McHale would want this job after coaching a team to the Western Conference Finals is anybody's guess. According to reports, however, McHale's the No. 1 choice in Sacramento.

1. Kevin McHale

Why Kevin McHale would want this job after coaching a team to the Western Conference Finals is anybody's guess. According to reports, however, McHale's the No. 1 choice in Sacramento.

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