Mike Brown, who previously coached the Kings, Cavs and Lakers, takes over in New York after Tom Thibodeau's exit.

The New York Knicks have confirmed the hiring of Mike Brown as the team’s new head coach. Brown, a two-time NBA Coach of the Year, replaces Tom Thibodeau, who was fired by the Knicks last month after guiding the franchise to its deepest playoff run in 25 years.

GREENBURGH – Mike Brown was ushered into one of the most pressure-packed situations imaginable on Tuesday when he was introduced by the Knicks as their new head coach at the team’s training facility.