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The Athletic’s Sam Amick Joins The Nick Cattles Show

May 9, 2022, 4:52 PM | Updated: 4:53 pm

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NBA insider and writer for The Athletic Sam Amick joined The Nick Cattles Show on Monday afternoon to share his thoughts on the Sacramento Kings’ decision to hire Mike Brown as the team’s new head coach and much more.

Included in the interview:

  • Amick gives his take on Brown’s fit with the Kings
  • Was Vivek Ranadive involved in the decision to hire Brown?
  • Looking back at Mark Jackson’s time with the Warriors
  • How is Mike Brown viewed around the NBA?
  • Is Monte McNair in line for a contract extension?
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