Mike Brown relayed a preference to facilitate a speedier offense, declaring in his introductory press conference, “Everybody knows I like to play fast.” In Sacramento, Brown’s teams were middle of the road in pace – ranking No. 12 and No. 14 during the coach’s two full seasons.

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Knicks head coach Mike Brown may have dropped a subtle clue about the identity of his first team at Madison Square Garden.

The Knicks’ 104-86 loss to the Pistons quickly became a bad example of new coach Mike Brown’s vision to play faster.

“Nobody has bigger expectations, first of all, than I do,” Brown said. “My expectations are high. This is the Knicks. I talked about Madison Square Garden being iconic. I talked about our fans. I love and embrace the expectations that come along with it. I’m looking forward to it.”

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Brown split his collegiate career between Mesa (Ariz.) Community College and the University of San Diego. Reed Watson spent all four years with him. As a sophomore at Mesa, Watson was sidelined multiple games by an ankle injury, which also prevented him from doing the paper route he needed to support himself.

The Knicks have officially signed Jordan Clarkson, Guerschon Yabusele & Coach Mike Brown. Only one roster spot remains. What's next for New York?