by Charlie O. Mallonee

The Sacramento Kings have hired Tyrone Corbin as an assistant coach for Michael Malone’s staff. Corbin was the head coach of the Utah Jazz for four seasons. He is also a former Kings player.

Corbin was a member of the Kings twice in his professional playing career. He was a King in 1995-96 and 1999-00. Current assistant coach Corliss Williamson was a teammate of Corbin’s in Sacramento.

Corbin became the head coach in Utah in February 2011 following the resignation of Jerry Sloan. Corbin led the Jazz to winning seasons in two of his three full seasons as head coach. He took the Jazz to the playoffs in 2011.

Corbin was an assistant coach in Utah from 2004 to 2011. He was manager of player personnel for the Knicks in 2003-04.

Tyrone Corbin played for nine teams during his 16-year NBA career. He averaged 9.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 26.0 minutes per game in his 1065 games played. He played his college ball at DePaul University.

Corbin is an addition to the coaching staff and not a replacement for a vacancy.