New York Knicks hire Mike Brown
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The man tasked with getting the Knicks over the hump and back into the Finals for the first time since 1999 is Mike Brown. Brown is taking over for Tom Thibodeau, who was fired sh
During his first run as a head coach, Brown took the Cleveland Cavaliers to the NBA Finals in 2006-07, only to get swept by Popovich and the San Antonio Spurs. Two seasons later, Brown guided the Cavs to a franchise-record 66 wins and a spot in the Eastern Conference finals, earning him his first Coach of the Year Award.
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The Knicks interviewed Borrego during their search for a head coach and eyed him as a potential lead assistant for Mike Brown.
The only issue with moving on from Bridges is the package the Knicks sent to the Brooklyn Nets. Sure, trading five first-round picks never makes too much sense, but doing so for a player of Bridges’ caliber was always a bit questionable. Bridges had some decent moments for the Knicks a year ago, but he wasn't exactly perfect.