Knicks to Hire Mike Brown as Next Head Coach

TheGreenArrow · Post #1161 » by **TheGreenArrow** » Tue Jul 22, 2025 7:34 pm

mpharris36 wrote:man I would love to bring back Pablo to help run the offense!

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Same here Mp!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Same here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Post #1162 » by **mpharris36** » Tue Jul 22, 2025 7:44 pm

Jesus Juice wrote:
mpharris36 wrote:man I would love to bring back Pablo to help run the offense!

Real question, I could probably look it up but you guys are quicker than I, wasn’t it a thing at one point how stagnant the wolves were offensively last year?

I recall they kind of hit a groove once Randle got going later in the year, but while I wouldn’t mind Priggy Smalls coming back, I wonder what would/is he really bringing to the table..

I mean Minny was ranked 8th overall in OFF rating. Considering they had some injuries and played the entire season with an aging PG in Conley I think that speaks pretty highly of what they were able to accomplish.

Post #1163 » by **mpharris36** » Tue Jul 22, 2025 7:46 pm

jvsimonetti0514 wrote:Love the idea of bringing in Pablo and it’s an inspiring choice but has Mike Brown ever crossed paths with him? I think Pablo has only coached in Brooklyn and Minnesota. Just seems like another guy that the front office is placing on browns staff. It’s just weird that his staff is gonna be a bunch of Thibs guys and someone Rosas knows from his time with the wolves. Who are mike browns friends?

Its not a dictatorship like the old coach was running though. Sounds like Mike Brown is just amendable to having good coaches on his staff and collaborating with the FO. I'm sure Rosas is playing a factor here.

Don't think you need to have him just find all his friends to be his assistants because you also don't want a lot of "yes" men. You want guys that will challenge you and all Mike Brown probably wants is hard working good coaches...don't think having a relationship prior is a pre-requisite.

Jesus Juice · Post #1164 » by **Jesus Juice** » Tue Jul 22, 2025 7:59 pm

mpharris36 wrote:
Jesus Juice wrote:
mpharris36 wrote:man I would love to bring back Pablo to help run the offense!

Real question, I could probably look it up but you guys are quicker than I, wasn’t it a thing at one point how stagnant the wolves were offensively last year?

I recall they kind of hit a groove once Randle got going later in the year, but while I wouldn’t mind Priggy Smalls coming back, I wonder what would/is he really bringing to the table..

I mean Minny was ranked 8th overall in OFF rating. Considering they had some injuries and played the entire season with an aging PG in Conley I think that speaks pretty highly of what they were able to accomplish.

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Thank you for the quick answer, not a big analytics guy, I just remember us drubbing the wolves earlier in the year and the few wolves games I did watch the commentators just kept mentioning ANT not having space (I think he made the same comments himself) and shooting a higher rate of threes.

Big picture your right, all that noise and them finishing 8th overall is pretty significant.

VirginiaKnickFan · Post #1165 » by **VirginiaKnickFan** » Tue Jul 22, 2025 7:59 pm

thebuzzardman wrote:So, Gerson has contacts within the TWolves organization. Maybe that helps make this one happen.

Probably not.

This season will be Mike Brown & The Thibs Pips

We'll get turned down I bet. Everyone hates the Knicks.

WargamesX · Post #1166 » by **WargamesX** » Tue Jul 22, 2025 8:02 pm

Cool, the wolves run a top top organization and Pablo is a beloved figure by the fanbase. I hope this turns out well.

VirginiaKnickFan · Post #1167 » by **VirginiaKnickFan** » Tue Jul 22, 2025 8:50 pm

Well I was wrong, the Knicks received permission to talk to Pablo.

msg33 · Post #1168 » by **msg33** » Tue Jul 22, 2025 8:51 pm

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I was mentioning Pablo as a coach candidate, now possible assistant back to his NBA veteran-rookie roots :nod:

Post #1169 » by **mpharris36** » Tue Jul 22, 2025 9:00 pm

Jesus Juice wrote:
mpharris36 wrote:
Jesus Juice wrote:

Real question, I could probably look it up but you guys are quicker than I, wasn’t it a thing at one point how stagnant the wolves were offensively last year?

I recall they kind of hit a groove once Randle got going later in the year, but while I wouldn’t mind Priggy Smalls coming back, I wonder what would/is he really bringing to the table..

I mean Minny was ranked 8th overall in OFF rating. Considering they had some injuries and played the entire season with an aging PG in Conley I think that speaks pretty highly of what they were able to accomplish.
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Thank you for the quick answer, not a big analytics guy, I just remember us drubbing the wolves earlier in the year and the few wolves games I did watch the commentators just kept mentioning ANT not having space (I think he made the same comments himself) and shooting a higher rate of threes.

Big picture your right, all that noise and them finishing 8th overall is pretty significant.

The Ant spacing issue is basically they needed Gobert in the lineup for defense...but Gobert and Randle kinda clog the paint for Ant.

For example the player with the highest OFF rating on the Twolves was Naz Reid...a floor spacing big. So you can imagine what KAT's spacing can do to the offense in comparison.

Post #1170 » by **mpharris36** » Tue Jul 22, 2025 9:05 pm

VirginiaKnickFan wrote:Well I was wrong, the Knicks received permission to talk to Pablo.

they really can't stop it if they give him the title of associate HC or lead assistant. Minny already has that with Mika Nori so it would be a bad look not to allow promotions for your assistants.

It wouldn't be a lateral move for Pablo if though he wouldn't be a HC...he would get a assistant type promotion. It's how we got Johnnie Bryant year back from Utah by promoting him to associate HC.

jvsimonetti0514 · Post #1171 » by **jvsimonetti0514** » Tue Jul 22, 2025 9:24 pm

mpharris36 wrote:
jvsimonetti0514 wrote:Love the idea of bringing in Pablo and it’s an inspiring choice but has Mike Brown ever crossed paths with him? I think Pablo has only coached in Brooklyn and Minnesota. Just seems like another guy that the front office is placing on browns staff. It’s just weird that his staff is gonna be a bunch of Thibs guys and someone Rosas knows from his time with the wolves. Who are mike browns friends?

Its not a dictatorship like the old coach was running though. Sounds like Mike Brown is just amendable to having good coaches on his staff and collaborating with the FO. I'm sure Rosas is playing a factor here.

Don't think you need to have him just find all his friends to be his assistants because you also don't want a lot of "yes" men. You want guys that will challenge you and all Mike Brown probably wants is hard working good coaches...don't think having a relationship prior is a pre-requisite.

When Thibs first got hired his staff was about half coaches that front office wanted and half his own guys. At the time a lot of us thought that was unusual cuz of the amount of say the front office had on Thibs assistants. Brown hasn’t brought in anyone that he has a connection with and you don’t find that weird at all? The front office should have some say in the coaching staff but as right now they’ve picked every single one assistant. I’m sure brown will sit in on the interview with Pablo but it doesn’t seem like it be his decision to ultimately hire him or not.

3toheadmelo · Post #1172 » by **3toheadmelo** » Tue Jul 22, 2025 9:48 pm

Jesus Juice wrote:
mpharris36 wrote:
Jesus Juice wrote:

Real question, I could probably look it up but you guys are quicker than I, wasn’t it a thing at one point how stagnant the wolves were offensively last year?

I recall they kind of hit a groove once Randle got going later in the year, but while I wouldn’t mind Priggy Smalls coming back, I wonder what would/is he really bringing to the table..

I mean Minny was ranked 8th overall in OFF rating. Considering they had some injuries and played the entire season with an aging PG in Conley I think that speaks pretty highly of what they were able to accomplish.
.

Thank you for the quick answer, not a big analytics guy, I just remember us drubbing the wolves earlier in the year and the few wolves games I did watch the commentators just kept mentioning ANT not having space (I think he made the same comments himself) and shooting a higher rate of threes.

Big picture your right, all that noise and them finishing 8th overall is pretty significant.

I remember when Randle came back the Wolves made it an emphasis to use him more as a playmaker like he was here with us and that's what mainly unlocked their offense. I wonder if it was Prigioni that made that call tho. Either way, can't hurt bringing him here.

Doing some research here I'm reading that Prigioni has been in charge of their offense for at least 2 seasons he's been there. He should be able to help us I think

3toheadmelo · Post #1173 » by **3toheadmelo** » Tue Jul 22, 2025 9:54 pm

jvsimonetti0514 wrote:Love the idea of bringing in Pablo and it’s an inspiring choice but has Mike Brown ever crossed paths with him? I think Pablo has only coached in Brooklyn and Minnesota. Just seems like another guy that the front office is placing on browns staff. It’s just weird that his staff is gonna be a bunch of Thibs guys and someone Rosas knows from his time with the wolves. Who are mike browns friends?

One of mike brown's guys is Jay Triano but the Mavs denied us permission. That's the guy who ran the Kings offense. Im assuming he must have ties with Borrego as well since they were really trying to get him. But yeah, it def feels pretty weird that our staff is gonna have a bunch of Thibs holdovers. I've seen people argue that Thibs never even used them so maybe that's why they want to give them a shot with Brown? Idk lol

jvsimonetti0514 · Post #1174 » by **jvsimonetti0514** » Tue Jul 22, 2025 10:04 pm

3toheadmelo wrote:
jvsimonetti0514 wrote:Love the idea of bringing in Pablo and it’s an inspiring choice but has Mike Brown ever crossed paths with him? I think Pablo has only coached in Brooklyn and Minnesota. Just seems like another guy that the front office is placing on browns staff. It’s just weird that his staff is gonna be a bunch of Thibs guys and someone Rosas knows from his time with the wolves. Who are mike browns friends?

One of mike brown's guys is Jay Triano but the Mavs denied us permission. That's the guy who ran the Kings offense. Im assuming he must have ties with Borrego as well since they were really trying to get him. But yeah, it def feels pretty weird that our staff is gonna have a bunch of Thibs holdovers. I've seen people argue that Thibs never even used them so maybe that's why they want to give them a shot with Brown? Idk lol

Most of Thibs assistants have followed him to every coaching job he’s had. I can’t imagine that he’s that unpleasant to work with that they’d keep wanting to work with him :lol:

Maybe brown and borrego worked together in San Antonio? They’re at least both from pops coaching tree. That does make me feel better that they’ve tried to bring in some of his people and been shot down.

VirginiaKnickFan · Post #1175 » by **VirginiaKnickFan** » Wed Jul 23, 2025 12:50 am

3toheadmelo wrote:
Jesus Juice wrote:
mpharris36 wrote:
I mean Minny was ranked 8th overall in OFF rating. Considering they had some injuries and played the entire season with an aging PG in Conley I think that speaks pretty highly of what they were able to accomplish.
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Thank you for the quick answer, not a big analytics guy, I just remember us drubbing the wolves earlier in the year and the few wolves games I did watch the commentators just kept mentioning ANT not having space (I think he made the same comments himself) and shooting a higher rate of threes.

Big picture your right, all that noise and them finishing 8th overall is pretty significant.

I remember when Randle came back the Wolves made it an emphasis to use him more as a playmaker like he was here with us and that's what mainly unlocked their offense. I wonder if it was Prigioni that made that call tho. Either way, can't hurt bringing him here.

Doing some research here I'm reading that Prigioni has been in charge of their offense for at least 2 seasons he's been there. He should be able to help us I think

Thibs's offense stagnated and in the playoffs the teams like Indiana knew who to defend it well.

thebuzzardman · Post #1176 » by **thebuzzardman** » Wed Jul 23, 2025 2:30 am

I hope Pablo turns down the Knicks to keep the streak alive

BKlutch · Post #1177 » by **BKlutch** » Wed Jul 23, 2025 2:42 am

jvsimonetti0514 wrote:
mpharris36 wrote:
jvsimonetti0514 wrote:Love the idea of bringing in Pablo and it’s an inspiring choice but has Mike Brown ever crossed paths with him? I think Pablo has only coached in Brooklyn and Minnesota. Just seems like another guy that the front office is placing on browns staff. It’s just weird that his staff is gonna be a bunch of Thibs guys and someone Rosas knows from his time with the wolves. Who are mike browns friends?

Its not a dictatorship like the old coach was running though. Sounds like Mike Brown is just amendable to having good coaches on his staff and collaborating with the FO. I'm sure Rosas is playing a factor here.

Don't think you need to have him just find all his friends to be his assistants because you also don't want a lot of "yes" men. You want guys that will challenge you and all Mike Brown probably wants is hard working good coaches...don't think having a relationship prior is a pre-requisite.

When Thibs first got hired his staff was about half coaches that front office wanted and half his own guys. At the time a lot of us thought that was unusual cuz of the amount of say the front office had on Thibs assistants. Brown hasn’t brought in anyone that he has a connection with and you don’t find that weird at all? The front office should have some say in the coaching staff but as right now they’ve picked every single one assistant. I’m sure brown will sit in on the interview with Pablo but it doesn’t seem like it be his decision to ultimately hire him or not.

The Knicks were shot down their attempts to interview Brown’s people. I don’t believe they imposed Pablo on him. Likely they discussed names they came up with and found some acceptable to both sides

rajajackal · Post #1178 » by **rajajackal** » Wed Jul 23, 2025 4:33 am

3toheadmelo wrote:
Jesus Juice wrote:
mpharris36 wrote:
I mean Minny was ranked 8th overall in OFF rating. Considering they had some injuries and played the entire season with an aging PG in Conley I think that speaks pretty highly of what they were able to accomplish.
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Thank you for the quick answer, not a big analytics guy, I just remember us drubbing the wolves earlier in the year and the few wolves games I did watch the commentators just kept mentioning ANT not having space (I think he made the same comments himself) and shooting a higher rate of threes.

Big picture your right, all that noise and them finishing 8th overall is pretty significant.

I remember when Randle came back the Wolves made it an emphasis to use him more as a playmaker like he was here with us and that's what mainly unlocked their offense. I wonder if it was Prigioni that made that call tho. Either way, can't hurt bringing him here.

Doing some research here I'm reading that Prigioni has been in charge of their offense for at least 2 seasons he's been there. He should be able to help us I think

see this is why i love your posts :lol:

Ravenxvirall · Post #1179 » by **Ravenxvirall** » Wed Jul 23, 2025 6:02 am

jvsimonetti0514 wrote:
3toheadmelo wrote:
jvsimonetti0514 wrote:Love the idea of bringing in Pablo and it’s an inspiring choice but has Mike Brown ever crossed paths with him? I think Pablo has only coached in Brooklyn and Minnesota. Just seems like another guy that the front office is placing on browns staff. It’s just weird that his staff is gonna be a bunch of Thibs guys and someone Rosas knows from his time with the wolves. Who are mike browns friends?

One of mike brown's guys is Jay Triano but the Mavs denied us permission. That's the guy who ran the Kings offense. Im assuming he must have ties with Borrego as well since they were really trying to get him. But yeah, it def feels pretty weird that our staff is gonna have a bunch of Thibs holdovers. I've seen people argue that Thibs never even used them so maybe that's why they want to give them a shot with Brown? Idk lol

Most of Thibs assistants have followed him to every coaching job he’s had. I can’t imagine that he’s that unpleasant to work with that they’d keep wanting to work with him

Maybe brown and borrego worked together in San Antonio? They’re at least both from pops coaching tree. That does make me feel better that they’ve tried to bring in some of his people and been shot down.

I mean if they are out of a job of course they are going to follow thibs so they have a damn paycheck lmao, maybe the reason they weren’t getting jobs was because they were on thibs staff in the first place lol.

ezmoney707 · Post #1180 » by **ezmoney707** » Wed Jul 23, 2025 1:03 pm

jvsimonetti0514 wrote:
mpharris36 wrote:
jvsimonetti0514 wrote:Love the idea of bringing in Pablo and it’s an inspiring choice but has Mike Brown ever crossed paths with him? I think Pablo has only coached in Brooklyn and Minnesota. Just seems like another guy that the front office is placing on browns staff. It’s just weird that his staff is gonna be a bunch of Thibs guys and someone Rosas knows from his time with the wolves. Who are mike browns friends?

Its not a dictatorship like the old coach was running though. Sounds like Mike Brown is just amendable to having good coaches on his staff and collaborating with the FO. I'm sure Rosas is playing a factor here.

Don't think you need to have him just find all his friends to be his assistants because you also don't want a lot of "yes" men. You want guys that will challenge you and all Mike Brown probably wants is hard working good coaches...don't think having a relationship prior is a pre-requisite.

When Thibs first got hired his staff was about half coaches that front office wanted and half his own guys. At the time a lot of us thought that was unusual cuz of the amount of say the front office had on Thibs assistants. Brown hasn’t brought in anyone that he has a connection with and you don’t find that weird at all? The front office should have some say in the coaching staff but as right now they’ve picked every single one assistant. I’m sure brown will sit in on the interview with Pablo but it doesn’t seem like it be his decision to ultimately hire him or not.

Well that is absolutely false :-?

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