Quick Info
| Profession | NBA Head Coach |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 05/03/1970 |
| Age | 56 years |
| Birthplace | Columbus, Ohio |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Mike Brown (Basketball Coach, born 1970)
14/06/2026
Mike Brown led the New York Knicks to the 2026 NBA championship with a Game 5 win over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals. The title was his first as a head coach and completed a season in which New York captured its first championship in 53 years.
07/07/2025
Mike Brown was named head coach of the New York Knicks on 7 July 2025, returning to an NBA head coaching job after previous stints with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers, and Sacramento Kings. The hire followed his decorated assistant-coaching career and his earlier NBA Coach of the Year awards.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Mike Brown is an American professional basketball coach who has served as head coach for multiple NBA teams including the Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers, Sacramento Kings, and New York Knicks. He is known for leading the Cavaliers to the 2007 NBA Finals, winning NBA Coach of the Year in 2009 and 2023, and securing four NBA Championships as an assistant coach. He also won the 2025 NBA Cup and led the New York Knicks to the 2026 NBA championship. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| University | University of San Diego |
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| Degree | Bachelor's degree in Business Finance |
Personal Life
| Playing Experience | Played college basketball at University of San Diego |
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Career
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| All-Time NBA Head Coaching Record | 347-216 (.616 winning percentage) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Posted 50 wins in his first season as head coach of the Cavaliers (2005-06), the most wins by a first-year head coach in team history | |
| 2. Became the first rookie head coach since 2001-02 season to post 50 wins in a season | |
| 3. Led the Cavaliers to become only the 12th team in NBA history to achieve 66 wins | |
| 4. Owns the best winning percentage of any coach in Cavaliers history (.620 over six seasons) | |
| 5. Won his second NBA Coach of the Year award in 2024 with the Sacramento Kings | |
| 6. Led the New York Knicks to win the 2025-26 NBA championship | |
| 7. Led the New York Knicks to win the 2026 NBA championship | |
| 8. Won his second NBA Coach of the Year award in 2023 with the Sacramento Kings |
