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This is why the Knicks chose Mike Brown

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This is why the Knicks chose Mike Brown

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This is why the Knicks chose Mike Brown

The Athletic NBA Daily›
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Will Giannis finally be traded before next week's NBA Draft? Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Sam Amick discuss Mike Brown's evolution as a coach, how the Knicks won, and what happens next for De'Aaron Fox and the Spurs. Then, the gang takes a look at the trade market, Jaylen Brown's value, and the drama in Utah with Walker Kessler.

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Host: Dave DuFour
With: Zena Keita and Sam Amick
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro
03:17 - Did Mike Brown get enough credit for winning the title with the Knicks?
04:04 - The Knicks process for finding their head coach
05:54 - Mike Brown turned a tense KAT relationship into a championship partnership
07:22 - Is emotional intelligence now the most important quality in an NBA head coach?
09:44 - Rick Brunson's advice to Mike Brown to build a relationship with Jalen
13:14 - The Knicks brought Mike Brown in to be more collaborative
14:11 - What is De'Aaron Fox's future in San Antonio after a difficult finals run?
18:25 - What does Wemby actually need most this summer to take the next step?
20:06 - The Spurs needed to get their hearts broken to grow
20:33 - The Spurs have real roster questions to answer this summer
23:19 - The Bucks have a deadline - but nobody is happy with what's on the table
25:55 - What does Milwaukee actually want back in a Giannis trade - a star or draft control?
26:45 - How does the new draft lottery system alter rebuilding mentalities?
30:35 - Could Jaylen Brown be traded even if the Giannis deal doesn't happen?
32:557 - What is going on with Utah?
34:20 - Why is a foundational big man feeling alienated by his current franchise?
35:23 - Does a prolonged tanking culture destroy a young player's competitive drive?
39:12 - The Jazz want to run three bigs in the starting lineup

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