Despite reports that the New York Knicks are set on hiring Tom Thibodeau as their next head coach, it appears that the team still decided to do their due diligence on other candidates. According to recent reports, Knicks plan to interview LA Lakers’ assistant coach Jason Kidd and Golden State Warriors’ associate HC Mike Brown for the job in the upcoming days.
New York Times’ Marc Stein reported that Knicks received permission from Lakers to interview Kidd last week. The two sides already talked over the phone on Friday and are expected to schedule an in-person interview in the next two weeks.
The Athletic’s Shams Charania adds that Knicks intend to talk with Brown this week as well, after receiving the blessing from the Warriors.
Before joining the Lakers ahead of this season, Jason Kidd previously served as the head coach of Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks. He reached the Eastern Conference Semifinals in his lone season with the Bucks, while failing to advance past the First Round during his time with the Bucks.
Mike Brown had head coaching gigs with Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers. Brown coached the Cavs between 2005 and 2010, making five straight playoff appearances and reaching NBA Finals in 2006/07. He has one Conference Semifinals with Lakers.
