Five years ago, it was on a zoom call that the Knicks front office introduced Tom Thibodeau, the hand-picked leader tasked with turning around the franchise. Now, it is Mike Brown in person, announced in a statement with praise from the team president and the Madison Square Garden Chairman.

Mike Brown, who previously coached the Kings, Cavs and Lakers, takes over in New York after Tom Thibodeau's exit.

New York Knicks general manager Leon Rose made a statement regarding new head coach Mike Brown after the official announcement on Monday.