Coming over in 2016, Sacramento Kings Head Coach Dave Joerger was brought over to help this team make the playoffs with a core of DeMarcus Cousins and Rudy Gay. That never came close to happening after Gay tore his achilles and Cousins was traded and as a result, coming into this year, Joerger’s name was floated as one on the hot seat. But, flash forward a few months and he’s piloting one of the most surprising teams in the NBA this season, angling for a playoff spot—and by default, some hardware for himself.