What Mike Brown's hiring means for Rick Brunson and New York Knicks assistant coaches?
Shams Charania, an NBA insider for ESPN, recently revealed that
Mike Brown
would be the next head coach of the New York Knicks. He had worked for four championship teams, something the New York Knicks found appealing.
Fans naturally started to speculate about what the new job would imply for Rick Brunson, the father of star point guard Jalen Brunson, and other New York Knicks' assistant coaches.
Mike Brown
's New York Knicks hire puts Rick Brunson's role in question despite ties to Jalen Brunson
After firing
Tom Thibodeau
, the New York Knicks turned to the two-time NBA Coach of the Year when they hired Mike Brown on Monday. He replaced Tom Thibodeau, who led the team to their first participation in the Eastern Conference Finals in 25 years. The Athletic's Fred Katz has shared some information about what might be next for other players and coaches of the team.
As per the New York Times, he said:
'For now, his assistants in New York are still uncertain, though the Knicks could bring back various coaches from this past season's staff, league sources said.. Rick Brunson, the father of All-NBA point guard Jalen Brunson and who was the lead assistant under Thibodeau last season, will remain on the bench.'
One of the most impacted individuals is Rick Brunson, the father of star Jalen Brunson, who has served as an assistant coach under Tom Thibodeau.
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Mike Brown's arrival is expected to alter the dynamic on the bench, both in terms of hierarchy and future direction.
Given that he is the father of the team's star player, Rick Brunson should have a stable position. As he joins the team, it wouldn't be shocking if Mike Brown wanted to bring in some of his own individuals.
Mike Brown replaced Tom Thibodeau (Image via Getty Images)
According to reports, he is set to bring in a new associate head coach, a move that will reportedly change the current structure of the coaching bench.
This new addition will likely take on a major leadership role, effectively pushing Rick Brunson and others further down the pecking order.
Mike Brown's potential restructuring suggests that past loyalties will take a backseat to a new vision focused solely on winning and consistency. That being said, Rick Brunson still holds value. His deep ties with
Jalen Brunson
and his reputation as a hardworking assistant give him a chance to remain a part of the system.
Also read:
New York Knicks hire Mike Brown after parting ways with Tom Thibodeau
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