In 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.

Brown is notorious for holding players accountable. His new employer is betting on his personality and diligence more than anything else.

Brown is expected to be hired as the new head coach of the Knicks following the team's best season this century.