Just in case you need another reminder that the New York Knicks are placing a lot of faith in Mike Brown to get them over the championship hump, the folks over at ESPN have one hot off the press.
A panel of NBA insiders was asked to predict who will win Coach of the Year for the 2025-26 season. New York’s freshly hired head honcho finished fourth, and was a heartbeat away from second place. Here are the full results:
- Jamahl Mosley, Orlando Magic (48 points)
- Quin Snyder, Atlanta Hawks (24 points)
- Ime Udoka, Houston Rockets (22 points)
- Mike Brown, New York Knicks (21 points)
- Mitch Johnson, San Antonio Spurs (16 points)
This list tracks with historical Coach of the Year trends.