The New York Knicks may have figured out their coaching situation. New reports state the Knicks are expected to sign two-time NBA Coach of the Year winner Mike Brown as their new head coach.
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Breaking: The Knicks are expected to land on two-time NBA Coach of the Year Mike Brown as the franchise's next head coach, sources tell @ShamsCharania. Charania announced the news on the @PatMcAfeeShow.
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Brown would make an excellent coach for the Knicks. He has been a head coach for three teams (Cavaliers, Lakers, Kings), and has compiled a 454-304 record.
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Brown brings playoff experience as he has coached 90 postseason games, with a 50-40 record. Brown’s best achievement was coaching the 2006-07 Cleveland Cavaliers and leading them to the NBA Finals.
Update: Brown officially signs with Knicks
The deal is now official. The New York Knicks have signed Mike Brown to a four-year, $40 million deal. This is a great signing for New York as Brown’s two-time Coach of the Year Award wins proves he knows what he’s doing.
Brown most recently won the award in the 2022-23 season when he led the Sacramento Kings to a 48-34 record.
Will Brown lead the New York Knicks to the Finals next season?
