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Front runner emerges for New York Knicks head coaching job, fans react

July 1, 2025 5 Min Read
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A brand new entrance runner has emerged for the top teaching job of the New York Knicks virtually a month after Tom Thibodeau was fired.

The New York Knicks facet made their greatest playoff run in 25 years by reaching the Jap Convention Finals, however they misplaced there to the Indiana Pacers in six video games.

Just some days later, they determined to fireplace head coach Tom Thibodeau, who had been with the crew for 5 years.

They tried to achieve out to a number of coaches, together with Jason Kidd and Ime Udoka, however have been refused the prospect to even speak to them by their groups.

Nevertheless, nearly a month later, the Knicks lastly have a entrance runner for the job.

Photograph by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Photographs

Mike Brown is a two-time coach of the 12 months within the NBA and most lately was with the Sacramento Kings, the place he revived the franchise by ending their 16 12 months playoff drought in 2023.

However the crew’s poor begin within the 2024-25 season led to them deciding to fireplace him and appoint Doug Christie as his alternative.

Brown had his first interview with former Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins additionally being known as for one.

New York Knicks lost in the Eastern Conference Finals
Photograph by Gregory Shamus/Getty Photographs

Nevertheless, ESPN’s Shams Charania has reported that Brown has now emerged because the entrance runner for the job.

“Mike Brown could have a second assembly with the New York Knicks for his or her head teaching job and has emerged as a robust candidate, sources inform ESPN,” Charania tweeted.

Mike Brown could have a second assembly with the New York Knicks for his or her head teaching job and has emerged as a robust candidate, sources inform ESPN.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, 2025

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It was lately additionally reported that Daybreak Stanley was one of many coaches thought of for the Knicks job.

Whereas the names they’ve expressed curiosity in are all reputed and sensational, rival followers have mocked the franchise over their dealing with of the scenario.

The announcement of Brown being reported because the entrance runner additionally led to them expressing their ideas on X.

One fan stated: “They need to’ve saved Tom if that the case.”

Whereas one other added: “Is that this not a lateral transfer from Thibs? Knicks sitting right here on June 30 with no head coach and their plan is to maneuver to a extra likable model of Thibs?”

Somebody additionally acknowledged that Brown was not an improve from Thibodeau, who has helped the Knicks to their greatest playoff performances in over a decade.

He isn’t a improve from Thibs.

— The Cooler (@The__Cooler) June 30, 2025

A person additionally remarked: “I’m actually confused as to why individuals are performing like Mike Brown is a foul hiring for the Knicks.”

“Mike Brown and Russ Westbrook… is the crew seeking to take an lively step again subsequent season?” one other fan questioned.

Lmao 😂 Knicks are doomed .

— George Tai (@George777Tai) June 30, 2025

Coming into right into a busy interval of free company, the Knicks will quickly have to complete their search and appoint an official head coach to begin their offseason plans.

They confirmed their lack of offensive firepower within the playoffs this previous season, which is why a participant who can add to the scoring is required.

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However the crew should first full the top teaching search earlier than making any determination, as it’s key for them to know what sort of participant is required on the roster to ensure that their system to work.

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