Larry Brown sees his 2004 champion Pistons in these Knicks
Larry Brown sees parallels between the 2004 Detroit Pistons and the current New York Knicks. Both teams feature a cerebral point guard and a community-oriented playing style. Brown's insights highlight the similarities in coaching and team dynamics.
- ▪Larry Brown previously coached the Pistons to an unexpected NBA title in 2004.
- ▪The 2026 Knicks are led by Jalen Brunson, who shares similarities with former Pistons point guard Chauncey Billups.
- ▪Brown noted the connections in personnel and playing style between the two teams.
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New York Knicks Stefan Bondy Larry Brown sees his 2004 champion Pistons in these Knicks By Stefan Bondy Published June 3, 2026, 7:02 p.m. ET Mike Brown greets New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) during the Eastern Conference Finals trophy presentation. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post SAN ANTONIO — Before Mike Brown, there was Larry Brown. Twenty-three years ago, Larry Brown was a veteran head coach who took over a Pistons team that had just lost in the Eastern Conference Finals. And in his first season, Larry Brown guided Detroit to a shocking NBA title by upsetting the Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant Lakers.
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