by Mike Brown appealed to the New York Media for the first time after he was hired as head coach of the New York Knicks. Brown worked as the 32nd coach of the Blue and Orange on July 7 after Tom Thibodeau was fired on 3 June.
Thibodeau was in charge of the Knicks for five years, but was rejected three days after the team lost their Eastern Conference Finals series to the Indiana Pacers in six games.
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On Tuesday, Brown went the stage and expressed his excitement about taking over the legendary franchise. He also said how he is dealing with the expectations of coaching the team.
“You talk about a historic franchise. Madison Square Garden. It’s iconic. Our fans, they are the most well -informed and passionate in all sports,” said Brown. “There is a lot of work to do. We have an excellent schedule, what they did in the play -offs, show their potential. I have had great conversations with all our players and I look forward to making positive relationships grow with them over time.
“Nobody has greater expectations than me,” he continued. My expectations are high. This is the Knicks. I love and embrace the expectations that are accompanied by it. So I’m looking forward to it. “
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Brown complimented the impact that Thibodeau had during his term of office with the team, especially during their recent play -off run. He was also enthusiastic about the recent signing sessions of the team, guard Jordan Clarkson and Center Guerschon Yabusele.
“I thought Tom Thibodeau did the great job and the boys did fantastic work last year. But I am looking forward to it. We have just added two new additions to the team. They are going to bring a lot of versatility to how we are going to play. I can’t wait to get to the field”
Brown started his head coaching career in 2005 with a five -year -old Stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He would return to Cleveland in 2013 after a short term of office at the Los Angeles Lakers from 2011-2012. Brown became the associated head coach for the Golden State Warriors for his memorable run with the Sacramento Kings.
Under the leadership of Brown, the Kings broke a 16-year-old Playoff-Driedte in 2023 before she lost to the Warriors in the first round.
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Brown takes over a KNICKS team that gave a breath of hope to a frustrated fan base with a third seed finish. The Knicks contained a record of 51-31 and eliminated the Detroit pistons before they dehydrated the Boston Celtics, but eventually fell to Indiana.
The Knicks have not won a title since 1973, but Brown is optimistic and confidence in building a winning culture in the Big Apple.
“Our goal is to build a sustainable winning culture that produces championships,” said Brown. “That’s why I’m here.”
