Mike Brown relayed a preference to facilitate a speedier offense, declaring in his introductory press conference, “Everybody knows I like to play fast.” In Sacramento, Brown’s teams were middle of the road in pace – ranking No. 12 and No. 14 during the coach’s two full seasons.

Knicks head coach Mike Brown may have dropped a subtle clue about the identity of his first team at Madison Square Garden.

The Knicks hiring Mike Brown makes sense for a franchise that believes it has a real shot in the East. With Bridges likely to re-sign, the Knicks will exceed the second tax apron.