Kings Officially Commit to Keith Smart For Next Year

Coming off the heels of Joe Maloof telling Sam Amick that Smart would be back next year, the Kings today sent out a press release officially stating that they have picked up Smart's Team Option for the 2012-13 season.

Geoff Petrie explains in the Press Release:

"Keith has done a terrific job of taking control of the direction of the team," explained Petrie. "He is active, engaged and working hard to develop our young players along with a complimentary style of play."

The Kings promoted Smart to Head Coach when Paul Westphal was fired after a 2-5 start. The Kings have only gone 10-20 under Smart, but he has developed a rapport with the players, particularly DeMarcus Cousins, who has thrived under his tutelage.