How the Warriors’ dynasty shaped the Knicks’ Eastern Conference finals
The article discusses the impact of the Warriors' dynasty on the Knicks as they prepare for the Eastern Conference finals. Coaches Kenny Atkinson and Mike Brown, who previously worked together during the Warriors' championship run, are now strategizing against each other. The upcoming Game 1 is set to showcase their contrasting systems and rosters.
- ▪Kenny Atkinson and Mike Brown were part of the Warriors' 2022 championship team.
- ▪The two coaches will face off in the Eastern Conference finals starting with Game 1.
- ▪Their previous collaboration will influence their strategies in the upcoming games.
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beyond the back page How the Warriors’ dynasty shaped the Knicks’ Eastern Conference finals By Madeline Kenney Published May 19, 2026, 7:50 a.m. ET Kennt Atkinson and Mike Brown talk during Game 3 of the 2022 NBA Finals. NBAE via Getty Images See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Mike Brown followed Kenny Atkinson up the stairs and onto the stage for the Warriors’ 2022 championship parade. The two sat alongside one another and can be seen on the NBC Sports Bay Area broadcast yapping with one another as the rest of the team was announced for the pre-parade presentation. Brown and Atkinson were in the trenches together, working grueling hours during the Warriors’ surprising yet fulfilling run to the 2022 NBA Finals, where Stephen Curry & Co.
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