Knicks Tap Mike Brown as New Head Coach After Thibodeau’s Exit
Sarah Johnson
July 3, 2025
Brief
New York Knicks name Mike Brown as head coach after Tom Thibodeau’s exit, aiming for a new era of success.
The New York Knicks are shaking things up at Madison Square Garden, naming Mike Brown as their new head coach after a surprising split with Tom Thibodeau. The Knicks, who reached the Eastern Conference finals in May 2024 for the first time since 2000, fell short against the Indiana Pacers in six games. Thibodeau’s exit followed soon after, sparking a coaching search that wasn’t without its hiccups—several candidates turned down interviews before Brown emerged as the frontrunner.
Brown, a seasoned coach with a knack for steering teams through high-stakes moments, brings a wealth of experience. He spent the last three seasons with the Sacramento Kings, had two stints with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and even guided the Los Angeles Lakers for a season. His resume boasts working with NBA titans like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and the late Kobe Bryant. Under the wing of coaching legend Gregg Popovich early in his career, Brown learned the art of building a winning culture, though his only NBA Finals trip in 2007 ended in a sweep by Popovich’s Spurs.
While a contract is still being hammered out, both sides are reportedly close to sealing the deal. For Knicks fans, Brown’s arrival signals a fresh chapter—one that promises grit, strategy, and maybe a shot at ending New York’s long championship drought.
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Editor's Comments
Mike Brown stepping into the Knicks’ spotlight is like swapping a bulldog for a chess master—Thibodeau’s grit made waves, but Brown’s strategic mind might just checkmate the competition. Here’s hoping he doesn’t get swept away by New York’s bright lights, unlike that 2007 Finals flop against Popovich’s Spurs. Maybe this time, he’ll coach the Knicks to a slam dunk instead of a Spurs-sized dunking!
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