Tom Thibodeau would often take Brunson out in favor of Miles McBride on some defensive possessions late in games because the former wasn't as strong of a defender as the latter. If Brunson was a player that was capable of staying on the defensive side of things, it would make the Knicks a better team.

While things didn't end as fans would've hoped, the New York Knicks just enjoyed one of their best seasons in recent memory. They were No. 5 in the NBA in offensive efficiency on their way to finishing as the No.

The New York Knicks management elected their new head coach with a good salary. After parting with Tom Thibodeau with an unexpected playoff exit, the front office considered a suitable replacement, Mike Brown,