Feb 12, 2020; Dallas, Texas, USA; Sacramento Kings assistant player development coach Lindsey Harding before the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Sacramento Kings at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

New Lakers Assistant Coach Praises Sacramento Kings

Originally posted on Sacramento Kings on SI
By Logan Struck | Last updated Jul 23, 2024 2:46 PM ET

After becoming the first woman to win the NBA G League Coach of the Year award, Sacramento Kings ' Lindsey Harding had her eyes set on moving up the ladder. Last week, the Los Angeles Lakers announced Harding as their newest assistant coach, joining rookie head coach JJ Redick's staff.

FOX40's Kirsten Moran-Keller spoke with Harding following her move, and the former Stockton head coach had nothing but love for the Sacramento franchise:

"I have to say, I am so thankful to Coach [Mike] Brown. As a coach, you want to grow and you want to get opportunities like everyone else... My growth as a coach has been here in Sacramento. The player development, the assistant, the G-League head coach. Sac will always have a huge, huge place in my heart throughout my entire career. I’m just forever grateful."

"My growth as a coach has been here in Sacramento... Sac will always have a huge, huge place in my heart throughout my career. I'm just forever grateful." - @Lindsey_Harding

From Stockton Kings to LA Lakers: Inside Lindsey Harding’s move ⤵️
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— Kirsten Moran-Kellar (@kirstenlizmoran) July 23, 2024

In the interview with FOX40, Harding says her initial mindset was to come back to Stockton for a second year to try to win a championship, but the Lakers offer changed everything,

It is great to see Harding so grateful for her time with Mike Brown and the Kings organization, as she talks about how valuable her five years there were. Harding becomes the first woman assistant coach in Lakers history, as the young, talented coach continues to make her mark on the league.

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

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