Mike Brown has emerged as a leading candidate for the head coaching position with the New York Knicks, having previously gained recognition as NBA Coach of the Year with the Sacramento Kings. Brown, who holds a robust career coaching record of 455-304, led the Kings to break their long playoff drought last season before his dismissal midway through the current season.

His history includes two stints with the Cleveland Cavaliers and a season with the Los Angeles Lakers. The Knicks are exploring options to replace Tom Thibodeau, who was recently fired after a successful run. Brown's candidacy comes amidst interest in other candidates like Taylor Jenkins and Micah Nori, while the Knicks have faced challenges in their search due to other teams denying interview requests for their coaches.