Mike Brown let Knicks stars air grievances in meetings before playoff run
The New York Knicks' playoff run began with a series of meetings where head coach Mike Brown allowed the team's stars to air their grievances. These meetings were conducted individually with each of the five starters and then collectively, and they played a pivotal role in the team's success. The Knicks went on to win the NBA championship, their first in 53 years, with Jalen Brunson being unanimously voted NBA Finals MVP.
- ▪Head coach Mike Brown met individually with each of the five starters before the playoffs to discuss their grievances.
- ▪The meetings were pivotal to the Knicks' playoff success, according to assistant coach Rick Brunson.
- ▪The Knicks won the NBA championship, their first in 53 years, with a 4-1 victory over the Spurs in the NBA Finals.
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nba finals NBA New York Knicks Mike Brown let Knicks stars air grievances in meetings before playoff run By Justin Tasch Published June 14, 2026, 5:40 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The airing of grievances is a Festivus tradition. The Knicks’ playoff run began with a Festivus of their own. Head coach Mike Brown met individually with each of his five starters — Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart — and then all of them collectively for them to air their grievances before the Knicks entered the postseason, according to SNY. Knicks head coach Mike Brown (l.) and guard Jalen Brunson (11) talks to a referee during Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Spurs on June 13, 2026.
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