Kings extend Smart’s contract
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Keith Smart is getting the closest thing he’s ever had to a long-term deal as an NBA coach.
The Sacramento Kings extended Smart’s contract Monday through the 2013-14 season. Smart’s deal had been set to expire after the upcoming season.
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The 47-year-old Smart took over for the fired Paul Westphal in January after a 2-5 start. The Kings went 20-39 the rest of the way under Smart during the lockout-shortened season.
The Golden State Warriors decided not to extend Smart’s contract last year after he hastily replaced Don Nelson before training camp. Smart also had a stint as the Cleveland Cavaliers’ interim head coach for the final 40 games in 2003 after taking over for John Lucas.
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