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Coach Mike Brown, who was once celebrated as the first unanimous Coach of the Year in NBA history and led the Kings to a remarkable third seed in the West just two seasons ago, was ousted amid growing frustrations. His termination has surprised many, including Nuggets Coach Mike Malone, who remarked on the team's dysfunction. Former Kings player DeMarcus Cousins, known for his contentious relationship with the franchise, even stated that Brown was not the issue at hand.