Overview
- The Knicks officially named Mike Brown head coach on July 8, replacing Tom Thibodeau after New York’s Eastern Conference finals defeat by the Indiana Pacers.
- He has been honored as NBA Coach of the Year twice, most recently in 2023.
- Brown’s résumé includes four NBA championships won as an assistant with the San Antonio Spurs and Golden State Warriors.
- His previous head coaching stint ended with his midseason dismissal from the Sacramento Kings in December 2024.
- President Leon Rose targeted Brown for his proven playoff success and player development skills in the search for a title-winning leader.