After Atlanta didn't re-sign him to a new contract following the 2009-10 season, Woodson joined the New York Knicks coaching staff as an assistant for two years before taking over as head coach in 2012 following Mike D'Antoni's resignation. He led the Knicks to two playoff appearances before being fired in 2014.

Former NBA head coach Mike Woodson will be joining Doug Christie’s staff with the Kings as an assistant for next season.

Doug Christie’s first opportunity as an NBA coach was a bit of a roller coaster. After being hired on an interim basis early in the season, Christie provided a quick boost to the struggling Sacramento Kings,