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The team from New York has a new coach. Instead of Tom Thibodeau, who led the Knicks to the finals of the Eastern Conference, Mike Brown comes to the bench. This decision by the management surprised many, especially since the fans felt that the team was finally moving in the right direction.
Last season, the New York club was the closest to entering the NBA Finals since 1999. Although they haven't won a title since 1973, it seemed that they finally found the right core of the team with Jalen Brunson. Nevertheless, the management decided to make a cut and give a chance to a man who has already won the award for coach of the year twice.
An experienced professional with a pedigree
Mike Brown is a 54-year-old coach who left a deep mark on the NBA. He was named the best coach for the first time in 2009 when he led the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the second time in 2023 as the strategist of the Sacramento Kings. In addition, he won as many as four championship rings as an assistant to Steve Kerr in the Golden State Warriors, where he worked from 2016 to 2022.
"His experience leading a team during the NBA Finals, winning four titles as an assistant and his ability to grow and develop players will help us in the goal we all have, which is to bring the title to New York," said the Knicks' official statement.
In his career, Brown was also on the bench of the Los Angeles Lakers, and is known for his defensive approach and discipline. Many believe that he could be the figure that will lead the Knicks to the end of the road.
Despite Thibodeau's success, change has come. It's clear that management believes that Brown's experience is the key to taking the next step.
Whether Mike Brown will revive this team and create a new atmosphere within the team is difficult to answer. Judging by the reactions and the public of this club, expectations are optimistic, mostly because Brown is a person who has a clear system and goal. The future will give the best answers to the question: Will the philosophy of the former best coach turn out to be fruitful?