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The Kings were 24-41 under Gentry, who replaced
Luke Walton in November. Sacramento fired Walton early in his
third season after a 6-11 start. The Kings finished 30-52.
Sacramento general manager Monte McNair said in a statement,
"The entire Kings organization is grateful for the leadership of
Alvin Gentry, who stepped up when he got the call midseason. We
appreciate his leadership on and off the court."
Gentry was told of the decision on Monday in a meeting with team
executives. ESPN reported that Gentry and the team were
discussing a front office role to satisfy the remaining one year
on his contract.
The Kings failed to qualify for the postseason for the 16th
straight season. They haven't finished at or above .500 since
2006 -- the year Rick Adelman was fired after eight straight
playoff appearances -- and have had 12 coaches since then.
Reports indicated the Kings have an early list of candidates
that includes former NBA head coaches Mark Jackson, Mike Brown,
Kenny Atkinson and Steve Clifford.
Gentry, 67, previously was the head coach of the Miami Heat
(interim), Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Clippers, Phoenix Suns
and New Orleans Pelicans. He has a career record of 534-636.
--Field Level Media
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