Mike Brown endorses Knicks assistant Chris Jent for head coaching roles

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Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Mike Brown endorses Knicks assistant Chris Jent for head coaching roles
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Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown urged teams to interview New York Knicks assistant Chris Jent for coaching positions. Acknowledging Jent's extensive experience in basketball, Brown highlighted his role as offensive coordinator and expressed surprise that Jent has not received any interview requests. Jent has a varied coaching background, including a stint as interim head coach for the Orlando Magic and leading the Charlotte Hornets to a Summer League championship. The endorsement follows the Knicks' recent championship win, which may boost Jent's visibility in coaching searches.

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  • Mike Brown encouraged teams to interview Chris Jent for head coaching jobs.
  • Jent has served as offensive coordinator and has extensive coaching experience.
  • He previously led the Charlotte Hornets to a Summer League championship.
  • Brown's endorsement follows the Knicks winning the championship.
  • Jent was also linked to the Portland Trail Blazers' coaching search.
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  • 1:39 AMYahoo SportsMike Brown Urges Opposing Teams to Interview Knicks Assistant Chris Jent
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