Mike Brown’s San Antonio ties don’t change his Knicks mission in NBA Finals: ‘Want to kick their ass’
Mike Brown, head coach of the New York Knicks, is preparing for the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, a team with which he has deep ties. Despite his affection for the Spurs and their coach Gregg Popovich, Brown is focused on winning his first championship. He acknowledges the emotional complexity of facing a franchise that played a significant role in his career development.
- ▪Mike Brown previously served as an assistant coach with the Spurs from 2000 to 2003.
- ▪He has a long-standing friendship with Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, who has supported him throughout his career.
- ▪Brown is determined to win against the Spurs, stating, 'They definitely want to beat me and I want to kick their ass.'
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NBA New York Knicks Mike Brown’s San Antonio ties don’t change his Knicks mission in NBA Finals: ‘Want to kick their ass’ By Howie Kussoy Published May 31, 2026, 11:32 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Another NBA Finals opens in San Antonio. See Also New York Knicks Knicks-Spurs rematch from NBA Cup final — yes, that game did happen — should be something special Mike Brown was on the bench — in what is now known as the Frost Bank Center — with Gregg Popovich during the 2003 NBA Finals, serving as a young assistant in the title series against the Nets, which ended with a parade along the San Antonio River.
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