Knicks, Mike Brown and Coach of the Year
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Empire Sports Media on MSNWill the Knicks keep the same starters from last season?The New York Knicks will have a different look next season with Mike Brown now as their head coach. However, one of the biggest talking points of the summer will be whether or not they adjust their starting five next season.
Mike Brown relayed a preference to facilitate a speedier offense, declaring in his introductory press conference, “Everybody knows I like to play fast.” In Sacramento, Brown’s teams were middle of the road in pace – ranking No. 12 and No. 14 during the coach’s two full seasons.
Adjusting to expectations has dictated the New York Knicks' offseason. They got as deep into the playoffs as they have since 2000 behind their offense, so they
Per SNY’s Ian Begley, Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Pablo Prigioni — who the Knicks recently requested, and were granted permission to interview — decided to stay in Minnesota. According to Begley, family reasons were the driving factor behind the decision.
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The Knicks have requested and received permission to talk to Minnesota assistant Pablo Prigioni about a spot on newly hired Mike Brown’s staff. The news was first reported by SNY, and confirmed by The Post via league source. Prigioni, 48, is a former point guard who has developed a good reputation in NBA circles for his acumen.
The Knicks are eyeing backcourt help after adding Jordan Clarkson. One former No. 1 pick might be their next low-risk, high-upside move.
On Friday, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported that Brown will not be retaining assistant coaches Nick Thibodeau — the nephew of Tom — Othella Harrington, Dice Yoshimoto, Daniel Brady, and Andy Greer, who were all apart of Tom Thibodeau’s staff during his Knicks tenure.