The ‘money’ reason why Mike Brown wants to play San Antonio Spurs in NBA Finals
Mike Brown, head coach of the New York Knicks, expressed that the team's focus is not on their Finals opponent, but he humorously noted that facing the San Antonio Spurs would save him travel expenses. He emphasized the Knicks' mentality and downplayed the significance of the matchup. Brown's connection to the Spurs adds a personal touch to his comments, as he has a history with the franchise.
- ▪Mike Brown stated that the Knicks do not care who they face in the NBA Finals.
- ▪He joked that playing the Spurs would save him money on travel since his family lives there.
- ▪Brown has a history with the Spurs, having worked under coach Gregg Popovich early in his career.
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