“From afar this season … I got a chance to observe Doug Christie take over as the head coach here in, quite frankly, what was a very difficult situation,” Perry said. “He did so with class and poise. He had a tremendous presence on the court. I watched him connect with this group of players and that led to some success on the court. “That connectivity was very obvious to me. Doug, in doing so through this turbulent time, posted a winning record while also improving the team’s offensive efficiency. But above and beyond all of that, Doug Christie embodies the values that I so deeply treasure and appreciate, and what we’re going to build this organization on: professionalism, toughness, discipline, a defensive mindset and a selfless, team-oriented approach on the offensive end of the floor.” -via Sacramento Bee / May 3, 2025
