Monday’s hiring ends a month-long search after New York’s front office fired Tom Thibodeau on June 3 after he led them to three consecutive playoff appearances. The decision to bring in Brown was made to add more experience to their squad because he is a two-time NBA Coach of the Year and four-time a champion as an assistant coach.

Here are four key differences the 55-year-old Brown brings that Rose, team owner Jim Dolan and the club's legion of fans are hoping can propel New York back to the promised land after 52 years of waiting.

Mike Brown's hiring as the New York Knicks' head coach casts uncertainty on Rick Brunson's role, despite his ties to his son, star player Jalen Brunson. While Brunson is expected to remain on the bench,