With Luke Walton leaving to become the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, the Golden State Warriors were in need of a new lead assistant.
Rather than promoting a young assistant like Walton to Steve Kerr’s right ear, the Warriors opted for the veteran in Mike Brown. While it may not jump off the page to many people, it’s a definite change in coaching philosophy for the Warriors.
The team is opting for more experience and Brown has been there. He hasn’t always been the most beloved coach and has flamed out in head coaching opportunities, but he is a man with a wealth of knowledge and will be someone that Kerr can rely upon.