I n 2022, Mike Brown took over a team that had won 30 games the previous season with an offense that ranked No. 24 in the NBA. When training camp began, the Sacramento Kings ' new coach told them that they'd have five offensive staples: pace, floor spacing, quick decisions, paint touches and ball reversals.

Tom Thibodeau managed to lead the New York Knicks to their first Conference Finals appearance since the 2000 season, but

The Knicks quickly identified Brown, NBA Coach of the Year in both Cleveland and Sacramento, as a candidate they wanted to speak with. He had his second interview on Tuesday.