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.

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.

He was offered the job last week, and will take over a team that reached the Eastern Conference finals last season for the first time in 25 years.