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Official Knicks Coaching Search Thread pt. 2 (update: poll added 6/18/25)

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Who will be the next coach of the New York Knicks?

Poll ended at Wed Jul 2, 2025 1:31 pm

Mike Brown
24
18%
Taylor Jenkins
42
32%
Johnnie Bryant
27
20%
Mike Malone
5
4%
James Borrego
7
5%
Mike Budenholzer
1
1%
Rick Brunson
4
3%
Jeff Van Gundy
6
5%
Jason Kidd
10
8%
Other
7
5%
 
Total votes: 133

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Post#181 » by Zenzibar » Sat Jun 14, 2025 12:13 am

I know of you can't appreciate an old-head's take on things Knicks. But Raw's been around since Clyde, plus he attacks those Nelly Downers and Knucleheads type fans like we have in here which I love. :)


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Post#182 » by Juco24 » Sat Jun 14, 2025 12:24 am

DaGawd wrote:it’s gonna be mike brown isn’t it


Not a fan of either tbh, but Brown is horrible
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Post#183 » by Gravy » Sat Jun 14, 2025 12:27 am

I heard that Mike Brown is a really nice guy, maybe thats why he is a top candidate? lol
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Post#184 » by TheGreenArrow » Sat Jun 14, 2025 12:52 am

dukeknicksirish wrote:Taylor Jenkins going to have us being a better offensive version of the Pacers this next season, I’m here for it


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Post#185 » by Adelheid » Sat Jun 14, 2025 12:54 am

I feel that Josh is using the fanbase as the scapegoat for the thibs firing. Weird. Werent they as players gave feedback about thibs during their exit interview? We as fans dont have that power or pull.
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Post#186 » by RHODEY » Sat Jun 14, 2025 12:57 am

Adelheid wrote:I feel that Josh is using the fanbase as the scapegoat for the thibs firing. Weird. Werent they as players gave feedback on thibs during their exit interview? We as fans dont have that power or pull.
Adelheid wrote:I feel that Josh is using the fanbase as the scapegoat for the thibs firing. Weird. Werent they as players gave feedback on thibs during their exit interview? We as fans dont have that power or pull.
His horrendous jump pass turnovers should be used as a scapegoat.
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Post#187 » by Jalen Bluntson » Sat Jun 14, 2025 1:00 am

The New York Knicks have requested permission to talk to Richmond High School coach Coach Carter.

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Post#188 » by seren » Sat Jun 14, 2025 1:04 am

Adelheid wrote:I feel that Josh is using the fanbase as the scapegoat for the thibs firing. Weird. Werent they as players gave feedback about thibs during their exit interview? We as fans dont have that power or pull.


Had Josh made his open threes, Thibs would still be the coach. Josh is the main person responsible for Thibs’ firing
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Post#189 » by Enzo954 » Sat Jun 14, 2025 1:11 am

Josh just loves Thibs because he's the only NBA coach in the league that would allow him to be a starter for the entire year and playoffs. 5 turnovers in a quarter...No big deal Josh Stay in the game!
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Post#190 » by MrDollarBills » Sat Jun 14, 2025 1:11 am

Gravy wrote:I heard that Mike Brown is a really nice guy, maybe thats why he is a top candidate? lol


Mike Brown is not a nice guy. He's professional but he will cuss you out all the same.
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Post#191 » by MrDollarBills » Sat Jun 14, 2025 1:18 am

Enzo954 wrote:Josh just loves Thibs because he's the only NBA coach in the league that would allow him to be a starter for the entire year and playoffs. 5 turnovers in a quarter...No big deal Josh Stay in the game!



I actually think Thibs starting Josh and playing him so much didn't help because once Josh lost confidence in his jumper he should have been moved to the bench as a super 6th man. Decent handle and he fills the stat sheet.

I love Josh. He has a nice skill set. Excellent rebounder at 6'4 and his north south driving is solid.

But he shouldn't be a starter and he gambles way too much on defense. The next coach is gonna challenge him on that.
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Post#192 » by Juco24 » Sat Jun 14, 2025 1:20 am

Enzo954 wrote:Josh just loves Thibs because he's the only NBA coach in the league that would allow him to be a starter for the entire year and playoffs. 5 turnovers in a quarter...No big deal Josh Stay in the game!


This!!
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Post#193 » by MrDollarBills » Sat Jun 14, 2025 1:27 am



The next coach has to develop this kid.
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Post#194 » by Adelheid » Sat Jun 14, 2025 1:33 am

knicks are not known for championing the bench all throughout the years. If they hire Jenkins, that might change. He is an interesting hire and he is young just at his 40s (but looks freaky old lol)

Jason Kidd looks like an opportunistic snake.

Mike Brown's forte is offense. But there are certainly things that gets him fired and i dont know what they are
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Post#195 » by MrDollarBills » Sat Jun 14, 2025 1:51 am

El Poochio wrote:Just hire Bryant, other guys like Mike Brown and Jenkins are a downgrade from Thibs


The gamble is worth it. Hire a veteran assistant coach so in the event that he flames out, we have continuation

I don't think Johnnie Bryant will flame out. I'll put $100 on it.

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Post#196 » by MrDollarBills » Sat Jun 14, 2025 1:56 am

Adelheid wrote:knicks are not known for championing the bench all throughout the years. If they hire Jenkins, that might change. He is an interesting hire and he is young just at his 40s (but looks freaky old lol)

Jason Kidd looks like an opportunistic snake.

Mike Brown's forte is offense. But there are certainly things that gets him fired and i dont know what they are


I hire Mike Brown as an associate coach. He learned a lot from Golden State.

I think Bryant should pick the rest of his staff but he needs a veteran that knows his stuff at his side to help
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Post#197 » by Besart19 » Sat Jun 14, 2025 2:00 am

MrDollarBills wrote:
El Poochio wrote:Just hire Bryant, other guys like Mike Brown and Jenkins are a downgrade from Thibs


The gamble is worth it. Hire a veteran assistant coach so in the event that he flames out, we have continuation

I don't think Johnnie Bryant will flame out. I'll put $100 on it.

The dude is smart. Understands emotional intelligence. Knows how to communicate. Is a student of the game, has a philosophy that will unlock this team.


Jazz offense was isos and simple pnrs

Cavs this season were elite but we dont know how much the head coaches in both those teams had their footprint on it
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Post#198 » by TheGreenArrow » Sat Jun 14, 2025 2:00 am

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Post#199 » by MrDollarBills » Sat Jun 14, 2025 2:04 am

Besart19 wrote:
MrDollarBills wrote:
El Poochio wrote:Just hire Bryant, other guys like Mike Brown and Jenkins are a downgrade from Thibs


The gamble is worth it. Hire a veteran assistant coach so in the event that he flames out, we have continuation

I don't think Johnnie Bryant will flame out. I'll put $100 on it.

The dude is smart. Understands emotional intelligence. Knows how to communicate. Is a student of the game, has a philosophy that will unlock this team.


Jazz offense was isos and simple pnrs

Cavs this season were elite but we dont know how much the head coaches in both those teams had their footprint on it


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Post#200 » by drp07644 » Sat Jun 14, 2025 2:05 am

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