Erik spoelstra

NBA Summer League: Dipesh Mistry represented India at the very highest of levels when he undertook the responsibility of becoming the head coach for the Sacramento Kings in the 2025 NBA Summer League, where the team reached the finals.

Having served as Head Video Coordinator/Player Development Coach in three seasons with the Kings, Mistry will be a part of Doug Christie’s coaching staff in the 2025/26 season, where he will serve as an assistant coach/player developer.

In an exclusive conversation with IANS, Mistry reflected on the historic feat, his connection with India and what he felt upon achieving his lifelong dream.