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Mark Jackson posted a cryptic video about being qualified after Mike Brown was introduced as the Knicks head coach.
The New York Knicks surprised some around the NBA when they fired head coach Tom Thibodeau after reaching the Eastern Conference Finals, but his replacement had nothing but praise for him on Tuesday.
“Nobody has bigger expectations, first of all, than I do,” Brown said. “My expectations are high. This is the Knicks. I talked about Madison Square Garden being iconic. I talked about our fans. I love and embrace the expectations that come along with it. I’m looking forward to it.”
The second unit is also going to have new makeup, after the free agent signings of high-scoring guard Jordan Clarkson (Jazz) and high-upside forward Guerschon Yabusele (76ers).
New York Knicks general manager Leon Rose made a statement regarding new head coach Mike Brown after the official announcement on Monday.
ESPN insider Brian Windhorst recalls a full circle coaching tale regarding the New York Knicks, Mike Brown, and Jordi Fernandez.