Mike Brown becomes the first unanimous NBA Coach of the Year ever / News - Basketnews.com

Mike Brown led the Sacramento Kings franchise to its first playoff appearance in 16 years, orchestrating a historically great offense.

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After leading the team to the first NBA playoffs in 16 years, the Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown has received official recognition.

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The 53-year-old specialist has been named NBA Coach of the Year.

Under Brown, the Kings dominated the game offensively, averaging a whopping 118.6 points per 100 possessions, the best result since play-by-play was first tracked in the 1996-1997 season.

Additionally, the Kings averaged 120.7 points per game, which was the most since the 1983-84 Denver Nuggets.

It's the second time Brown becomes NBA Coach of the Year after first capturing the trophy in 2009. He is the first unanimous winner of the award. Brown is also the first Kings coach to win the trophy.

Even though the trade for Domantas Sabonis initially received backlash, the move was proven to be successful. Throughout the season, the franchise has sparked renewed interest in the team, thanks in part to the 'Light the Beam' campaign after every win.

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