“From afar this season … I acquired an opportunity to look at Doug Christie take over as the pinnacle coach right here in, fairly frankly, what was a really tough scenario,” Perry stated. “He did so with class and poise. He had an incredible presence on the court docket. 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 by means of this turbulent time, posted a successful document whereas additionally enhancing the crew’s offensive effectivity. However above and past all of that, Doug Christie embodies the values that I so deeply treasure and recognize, and what we’re going to construct this group on: professionalism, toughness, self-discipline, a defensive mindset and a selfless, team-oriented strategy on the offensive finish of the ground.” -via Sacramento Bee / Might 3, 2025
