“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.”

Brown will take over a roster that advanced to the Eastern Conference finals last year before falling to the Pacers in six games, and the Knicks, at this stage of the offseason, appear on track to return most of their core from 2024-25.

Details on Mike Brown's second interview, who else might get a second meeting, and the Knicks' contact with Dawn Staley.