The New York Knicks have formally named Mike Brown as their new head coach forward of the upcoming NBA season.
Brown, who has received NBA Coach of the Yr twice, takes over from Tom Thibodeau, who was sacked final month. Thibodeau had led the Knicks to their greatest playoff run in 25 years.
Brown, 55, was let go by the Sacramento Kings in December, simply months after signing a brand new contract. His sacking shocked many followers and consultants.
He was final named Coach of the Yr within the 2022-23 season after guiding the Kings to a 48-34 document and a third-place end within the Western Convention. That season additionally ended the longest playoff drought in NBA historical past.
Knicks president Leon Rose stated in a press release:
“Mike has coached on the highest stage and brings profitable expertise to our group. He’s been a part of championship groups and is aware of assist gamers enhance. We imagine he might help us convey a title to New York.”
Brown additionally received Coach of the Yr in 2009 when he led the Cleveland Cavaliers to 66 wins. He had already taken the Cavs to the NBA Finals in 2007.
Through the years, Brown has been a part of a number of profitable groups. He was an assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs once they received the NBA title in 2003, and with the Golden State Warriors throughout their 2017, 2018, and 2022 championship wins.
The Knicks at the moment are seen as robust contenders within the Jap Convention, particularly as rivals Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers have each suffered accidents to their star gamers—Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton.
Knicks stars Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Cities had an incredible first season taking part in collectively, serving to the group attain the Jap Convention Finals. With Mike Brown now in cost, followers are hopeful the group can go even additional subsequent season.
