The New York Knicks have confirmed the hiring of Mike Brown as the team’s new head coach. Brown, a two-time NBA Coach of the Year, replaces Tom Thibodeau, who was fired by the Knicks last month after guiding the franchise to its deepest playoff run in 25 years.

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

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/knicks as How Mike Brown Will Hold Knicks Accountable. New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown is the chosen one to replace Tom Thibodeau in leading the team. Brown comes to New York after three seasons with the Sacramento Kings, a tenure that ended in a very shocking way.