After the New York Knicks‘ 2026 championship, there are a lot of people who have garnered praise. This includes their superstar Jalen Brunson, who won the Finals MVP award. It could also be Karl-Anthony Towns, one of the league’s best centers.
Even OG Anunoby got a huge spotlight, as he was the hero in the comeback win in Game 4. However, there are still a lot of people who are overlooking the head coach, Mike Brown, who was the reason for the team’s success.
OG Anunoby celebrates Mike Brown’s underrated success
For the longest time, Brown has been a reliable coach and assistant coach. He managed to succeed with the Golden State Warriors, but when he took over the Knicks, a lot of people were puzzled.
However, Brown might still be overlooked despite being the driving force behind the Knicks ‘ success. That is why his player, Anunoby, has made sure to highlight his impact.
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Good coaches know how to make the most out of their players, and that is what has led to the Knicks’ success. Everyone seems to have a role, and that has factored into some of the players’ confidence.
“He deserves all the praise. He’s a great coach, a ‘special’ coach. He’s always been a great coach. When you win, you get more recognition. Everything is coming together for him,”Anunoby said in a presser after a training camp day.
Moving forward, Brown will likely have more highlights, but in the meantime, the coaches and the players can keep showering him with praise to make him feel better.
