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Mike Brown tells The Post about how these Knicks will approach this year being the hunted team

New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown reflected on the emotional weight of defending the franchise’s first championship in 53 years, emphasizing the rare challenge of repeating as a titleholder in today’s NBA. The historic banner-raising ceremony at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night will mark a pivotal moment not just for the team, but for the city and its fans—a milestone Brown described as deeply personal, balancing pride with the immediate need to shift focus toward the grueling task ahead.

Defending a title in an era where back-to-back success is exceedingly rare, Brown warned against complacency, stressing that the Knicks must reject the temptation of self-congratulation and instead double down on the process. The maturity of the roster, he noted, will be critical in embracing the pressure of being ‘the hunted’ team, particularly as opponents flock to Madison Square Garden with added motivation to dethrone the champions.

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