Dec 29, 2021; Sacramento, California, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Isaiah Thomas (2) moves the ball against Sacramento Kings guard Davion Mitchell (15) in the first quarter at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Ex-Lakers, Celtics Guard Reacts to Kings' New Front Office Hire

Originally posted on Sacramento Kings on SI
By Logan Struck | Last updated May 7, 2025 11:00 AM ET

The Sacramento Kings have been making significant moves early into their 2025 offseason, highlighted by the hirings of general manager Scott Perry and head coach Doug Christie. However, a few more moves are flying under the radar.

After a rollercoaster 2024-25 campaign ended in the Kings missing their second consecutive playoffs, it was obvious that big changes were needed. So far, the Kings are making those changes at every level.

The Kings are wiping the coaching staff and rightfully letting Christie have much more of a say in who they bring in alongside him. The Kings are also giving Perry some help by hiring an assistant general manager.

The Kings are reportedly finalizing a deal to hire three-time NBA champion BJ Armstrong as Perry's assistant general manager.

The Sacramento Kings are finalizing a deal to hire three-time Chicago Bulls NBA champion BJ Armstrong as an assistant general manager under new GM Scott Perry, sources tell ESPN. Armstrong played 11 NBA seasons (1989-2000) and has been a player agent over the last two decades.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 6, 2025

There has been plenty of worry from the fans and media about who actually makes the calls in Sacramento's front office, but this move certainly seems to be Perry's decision, and it will likely pay off.

Armstrong should come in and provide strengths in every place that Perry may have a weakness, especially as a longtime agent and former championship-caliber player.

Following the news, former Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, and Sacramento Kings guard Isaiah Thomas took to social media to react to the reported hiring.

Via Isaiah Thomas: "B jack!!!! Good pick up."

B jack!!!! Good pick up.
— Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) May 6, 2025

The Kings drafted Thomas 60th overall in 2011, and the 5-foot-9 point guard ended up having a much better career than anyone could have imagined. Even though Thomas truly made a name for himself with the Celtics, he continues to show support for the team that first gave him a chance.

Thomas also recently praised Sacramento's hiring of Doug Christie, and is now calling the expected hiring of Armstrong a "good pick up."

The Kings are certainly trending in the right direction after a disastrous 2024-25 season, and getting more support from their former players helps keep them on track.

This article first appeared on Sacramento Kings on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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