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.

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

What made Mike Brown the right man for the job? Here is everything you need to know about the Knicks’ new head coach.