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Knicks Hire Mike Brown, Eye First Championship Since 1973

7/8/2025

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The New York Knicks have turned a new page by hiring Mike Brown as their head coach, parting ways with Tom Thibodeau after a disappointing playoff run. With a stellar 454-304 record and a recent playoff appearance with the Sacramento Kings, Brown is poised to guide the Knicks toward their first championship since 1973.

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Story summary

The New York Knicks have turned a new page by hiring Mike Brown as their head coach, parting ways with Tom Thibodeau after a disappointing playoff run. With a stellar 454-304 record and a recent playoff appearance with the Sacramento Kings, Brown is poised to guide the Knicks toward their first championship since 1973.