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New York Knicks had not moved on to the eastern conference final since 2000 before doing so in May. New York eventually lost to Indiana Pacers in six games.
Shortly after New York’s playoff output, Knicks announced that the organization would move on from coach Tom Thibodeau.
A far-reaching coaching search followed, which included rejection of multiple interview requests. On Wednesday, the search culminated in the selection of Mike Brown. According to ESPN, Knicks is expected to name Brown as the franchise’s next head coach.
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Mike Brown, head coach of Sacramento Kings, during a match against the Golden State Warriors at Golden 1 Center 13 November 2022, in Sacramento, California. (Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
A contract for Brown has not yet ended, but both sides appear to make progress with a formal agreement.
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Brown’s pending arrival in New York City comes almost a month after Thibodeau’s exit. Brown spent the last three NBA seasons on coaching Sacramento Kings. He also had two stints such as Cleveland Cavaliers’ main coach and led Los Angeles Lakers from 2011-12. He was appointed Golden State Warriors’ associate head coach in 2016.
Sacramento King’s main coach Mike Brown in the second quarter against New York Knicks in Madison Square Garden in New York, Ny, December 11, 2022. (John Jones/USA Today Sports)
Brown coached several notable NBA stories including LeBron James, Stephen Curry, deceased Kobe Bryant and others in his career. Brown also spent several seasons learning during the five-time NBA final-winning coach Gregg Popovich during the early part of his career.
Golden State Warrior’s assistant coach Mike Brown movements during a game against the Portland Trail Blazers in San Francisco November 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Brown has led a team to the NBA final only once in his coaching career. Popovich and Spurs swept Brown and Cavaliers in the final in 2007.
