Buckets Over Broadway · Mar 4
Mike Brown quietly resolves pesky Knicks issue from Tom Thibodeau era
Feb 22, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown directs his team against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn ImagesThe New York Knicks fans spent the 2024-25 regular season wondering why an elite on-paper perimeter defense was struggling to produce the expected results. With OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges, and Josh Hart leading the charge, New York shouldn't have ranked No. 26 in opponent three-point field goal percentage.
Thankfully, it's taken new head coach Mike Brown less than a full season to resolve an issue that plagued Tom Thibodeau's team a year ago.
