Was New York Knicks coach Mike Brown trying to learn new strategies for their title defense in the upcoming season? New York Knicks coach Mike Brown will be a very busy man in the next few weeks as they begin their preparations for their title defense. While he could absorb ideas he could incorporate into his approach with the Knicks, Brown was not there as a guest observer. “New York Knicks coach Mike Brown, freshly minted NBA champion, is at 49ers camp. New York Knicks coach Mike Brown, freshly minted NBA champion, is at 49ers camp.