Jeff Van Gully wrote:i went with taylor because first interview. our firing also aligns with his sudden availability (as it does with malone's to be fair). fascinating pros and background. yesterday's KFS substack writeup outlined a lot of hard knocks i hadn't really considered enough.
not saying he's necessarily who i want. just thinking it makes sense.
I hope you’re right and we get Taylor
A fan asked James Edwards who he thinks aligns with the Knicks philosophy and schemes.. his answer was Mike brown. I think he’s gonna be the coach
Of all the coaches who are reportedly connected with the Knicks hiring search, who has the best fit with the current roster in terms of their philosophy & schemes? — @blackjackraf.bsky.social
For me, it’s Mike Brown. He crafted some intricate and fun offenses over his time in Sacramento, and while personnel plays a part in that, I do think he’s learned enough along the way to adjust to a different roster with the Knicks.
The most important thing New York should be looking for is someone who can maximize this offense. Yes, the Knicks finished the regular season with the fifth-best offense in basketball, but that offense ranked 16th in the NBA from Jan. 1 to the end of the regular season (it should be remembered that Jalen Brunson missed most of March with an injury). Too often, this group was stagnant and predictable. There needs to be a little more juice offensively going forward.
We knew the defense was going to rank in the middle of the pack at best. That’s just due to the makeup of the roster. The offense, given all the talent in the starting group, should consistently be a nightmare for defenses. It just wasn’t. With their defensive limitations, the Knicks need to make sure the offense is humming more often than not.
Brown is the best candidate, in my opinion, to maximize this offense and help usher in different looks.
