Knicks Coach Mike Brown Urges Patience Amid 2-2 Season Start

The New York Knicks have started the 2025-26 NBA season with a 2-2 record, facing early challenges as they adjust to head coach Mike Brown's system, which differs significantly from the previous Tom Thibodeau era. Coach Brown emphasizes patience, noting it will take at least a month or more to properly evaluate the team's performance and potential, as early-season results can be misleading. Despite struggles in offense, ranked 24th, the team shows promise defensively, currently sitting seventh in that category, and they rank third in team rebounding even without key player Mitchell Robinson. The Knicks are also dealing with injuries and absences, with players like Robinson, Josh Hart, and Miles McBride missing games, but full strength may be restored soon. Critics like Draymond Green have expressed doubts about the Knicks' championship prospects, particularly questioning defensive commitment, especially that of Karl-Anthony Towns. Nonetheless, Brown remains focused on continuous evaluation and believes that by late November or December, the team will have a clearer picture of its direction.