When you think back to our time in Brooklyn, what do you think of? LeBron James: Him stepping on that damn three-point line. Kevin Durant: I can’t get away from it, too, ’cause they’re gonna repost that and tag me in it. But we had this conversation in Portland, I think—right before a game—and I’m like, “Who am I spending my next five years with?” I had just signed that deal. … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant on his time in Brooklyn: I didn’t think we got the full Steve Nash, like I wanted
Mike Brown on coaching Knicks: Nobody has bigger expectations than me
“Nobody has bigger expectations, first of all, than I do,” Brown said. “My expectations are high. This is the Knicks. I talked about Madison Square Garden being iconic. I talked about our fans. I love and embrace the expectations that come along with it. I’m looking forward to it.” … [Read more...] about Mike Brown on coaching Knicks: Nobody has bigger expectations than me
Mike Brown on his goal as Knicks head coach: To build a sustainable winning culture that produces championships
Fred Katz: Mike Brown: “Our goal … is to build a sustainable winning culture that produces championships. That’s why I’m here. I’m fortunate to know what it takes to create that success: A lot of hard work, a high level of commitment and a focus on today.” … [Read more...] about Mike Brown on his goal as Knicks head coach: To build a sustainable winning culture that produces championships
Kevin Durant on teams that missed out on the championship: You can still see some beauty in that
Kevin Durant: We’re putting our boots back on the next year. Like, that’s always been the mentality. But you know, the dialogue around the league—the discourse—they don’t truly appreciate the journey sometimes of what goes on. Even the ones that don’t work out—you can still see some beauty in that. Like the Sacramento Kings that didn’t win a chip. Or your Phoenix Suns that … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant on teams that missed out on the championship: You can still see some beauty in that
Knicks will commit $70 million in salaries to the head coach position over the next four years
Ian Begley: Between Tom Thibodeau’s deal and Brown’s deal, which was noted earlier by @CPTheFanchise, New York has a total of *$70M in committed salary to the head coaching position over the next four years. *This number does not factor in the impact of the offset clause on Brown’s deal and any potential buyout agreement between the Knicks and Thibodeau. … [Read more...] about Knicks will commit $70 million in salaries to the head coach position over the next four years