Knicks Find Tom Thibodeau Replacement, Reportedly Hiring Mike Brown as Next HC
Brown seemingly became the favorite to get the job over the last week or so. He recently had a second interview for the position, making him the first known candidate at the time to get a second interview.
The Knicks also talked with former Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins and assistants James Borrego of the New Orleans Pelicans and Micah Nori of the Minnesota Timberwolves about the position.
Brown led the Sacramento Kings to the playoffs in 2023, their first appearance since 2006, and was voted coach of the year. He went 107-88 there in 2 1/2 seasons before he was fired during this past season.
Brown also won the coaching award in 2009 with Cleveland and is 454-304 in his career.
Tom Thibodeau was fired June 3 despite leading the Knicks to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 25 years. Like Brown, he also won NBA Coach of the Year honors with two teams.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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