The Knicks are singularly focused on winning a championship. New head coach Mike Brown received the message loud and clear. Brown understands the assignment at Madison Square Garden and is embracing the championship-or-bust expectations that come with his new job.

Mike Brown knows there's going to be pressure that comes with coaching the Knicks​. He's excited about all of it.

The New York Knicks have confirmed the hiring of Mike Brown as the team’s new head coach. Brown, a two-time NBA Coach of the Year, replaces Tom Thibodeau, who was fired by the Knicks last month after guiding the franchise to its deepest playoff run in 25 years.