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Knicks' Mike Brown Delivers Blunt Message to Former Player De'Aaron Fox

Knicks' Mike Brown Delivers Blunt Message to Former Player De'Aaron Fox

Summary

New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown has a history with his NBA Finals opponent, the San Antonio Spurs, and their point guard De’Aaron Fox. Brown coached Fox while leading the Sacramento Kings, but Fox left the Kings after Brown was fired and now plays for the Spurs. The Knicks and Spurs will face off starting June 3 in the NBA Finals.

Key Facts

  • Mike Brown is the head coach of the New York Knicks.
  • Brown was an assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs from 2000 to 2003 and won an NBA championship with them.
  • Brown coached the Sacramento Kings from 2022 to 2024 and worked with De’Aaron Fox during that time.
  • De’Aaron Fox left the Kings after Brown was fired and was traded to the Spurs during the 2024-25 season.
  • Fox cited coaching changes as a reason for wanting to leave Sacramento.
  • The Knicks and Spurs will start the NBA Finals on June 3 at the Spurs’ home arena.
  • Fox is playing in the NBA Finals for the first time in his first full season with San Antonio.
  • Brown expressed strong competitive feelings toward his former players despite their connections.
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