The New York Knicks made it clear when they fired Tom Thibodeau that anything short of an NBA championship isn't good enough.

The Knicks explored a number of candidates, but ultimately landed on Brown to lead them into the 2025-26 season. They fired Thibodeau in early June, days after their playoff exit against the Pacers. Thibodeau won 56.

Here are four key differences the 55-year-old Brown brings that Rose, team owner Jim Dolan and the club's legion of fans are hoping can guide New York back to the promised land after 52 years of waiting.