The Knicks explored a number of candidates, but ultimately landed on Brown to lead them into the 2025-26 season. They fired Thibodeau in early June, days after their playoff exit against the Pacers. Thibodeau won 56.

Here are four key differences the 55-year-old Brown brings that Rose, team owner Jim Dolan and the club's legion of fans are hoping can guide New York back to the promised land after 52 years of waiting.

Less than a month removed from the firing of Tom Thibodeau, the New York Knicks have reportedly found their next head coach. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Knicks are expected to land two-time NBA Coach of the Year Mike Brown who last coached the Sacramento Kings before the team