Sources: Kings' late foul was error, not tanking
Why it matters: The Kings' loss to the Warriors keeps them tied for the league's fourth-worst record, impacting their NBA draft lottery position.
- Kings sources clarified that coach Doug Christie's decision to foul Seth Curry with 3:15 remaining was a tactical error, not intentional tanking, despite the team being in the penalty.
- Draymond Green publicly insinuated the Kings were tanking, stating, "I saw a team tonight foul Seth Curry with three minutes to go for no reason," and called for organizations to be fined for such moves.
- Christie himself denied tanking, stating, "Tanking is the last thing [I'd do]. I respect the game too much," despite the team's 21-59 record positioning them for a high draft pick.
The Sacramento Kings' late-game foul against the Golden State Warriors, initially perceived as a tanking tactic by Draymond Green, was a strategic miscalculation by coach Doug Christie, according to Kings sources. Christie intended to use a timeout before losing it, but misjudged the Warriors' bonus situation, sending Seth Curry to the free-throw line and ultimately contributing to their 110-105 loss.
