Did a single 48 win season and a first round exit really change everyone's perspective about the Kings? I doubt it.
One of the interesting things about a committed rebuild and development with a new coach, is that you don't have to feel pressured to fire him, if you don't make the playoffs.
As it stands now, with the same approach, questions about Christie "being a solution" will continue to pressure the organization when they miss the playoffs again this next season.