If Beno Udrih had any luxury in mind at this point in his career, he figured it would come with his new contract.

A five-year, $32.3 million deal signed last summer left ample room for opulence as the Kings point guard's journey went from securing a long-term agreement to proving he was worth it. Yet as interim coach Kenny Natt discussed his point guards after Wednesday's practice, the luxury of which he spoke would be of no comfort to Udrih.

"One of the things we have as a luxury is having other (point guards) where, if you don't do the job now, then we'll move those guys in and around," Natt said matter-of-factly. "When guys get that message that the coach is going to hold us accountable, and (that) if we're not getting it done, we're … sitting down but that all the players have an opportunity to play, it works well both ways."

Such was the case against the Clippers on Tuesday. As the Kings crafted a 16-2 run spanning the third and fourth quarters, it was rookie Bobby Brown playing his only seven minutes of the game. When they held the Clippers to one point and 0-for-6 shooting in the final 3:01 in a rare defensive stand, it was veteran Bobby Jackson at point while fulfilling his assignment to track Baron Davis (0-of-5 fourth-quarter shooting).

Udrih, meanwhile, continued to have plenty of competition for his job.

"Obviously Beno is our starting point guard, and we're going to continue to go with him," Natt said without being asked whether Udrih still was the starter. "Beno is our leading point guard, and we'll go with that based on how the game is going."

While Udrih's overall production is down from last season, his penchant for turnovers and lack of floor command have led to this point. Natt has not hesitated to pull him for poor execution and occasionally has ditched his mild-mannered persona to holler at Udrih courtside, just as former coach Reggie Theus did. Asked if he still was learning how best to motivate Udrih, Natt said it was his own style that mattered far more than that of any player.

"I'm still working on (how best to reach Udrih), but right now I'm just trying to be Kenny Natt," he said. "And my way of doing it is asking you to do a certain thing, and if you don't do it, then I'm going to be me. I'll bring another guy in."

Udrih isn't alone, of course. But each point guard's ability to respond to Natt's straightforward requests will largely dictate playing time. As such, Brown's development will continue to play a large part.

The Cal State Fullerton product is widely seen by teammates as the team's most athletic player. Among the many demands put on him by Natt, his ability to use his quickness to play pressure defense most intrigues the coach.

"(Natt) likes pressure on the ball, so the point guards can't come set up easy offense and just come down dribbling," said Brown, who is averaging 15.7 minutes this season. "If that's one thing he wants, I'm going to do it."

Swingman John Salmons has championed Brown's raw talent since training camp and said he has the potential to be among the league's best defensive point guards.

"I think the biggest thing for him is he has to learn to cause havoc all game," Salmons said. "He's got to get up in his man like a Chris Paul (of New Orleans). He's causing havoc all game, all over the court. … Once (Brown) gets that mentality, I think he'll be a special player. He's got all the ability in the world."

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