Brown is notorious for holding players accountable. His new employer is betting on his personality and diligence more than anything else.

Through their free-agency activity so far and the expected hiring of Mike Brown to be their next head coach, the New York Knicks have made one thing unassailably clear: They are all-in on juicing their offense—potential collateral damage on defense be absolutely damned.

Brown is expected to be hired as the new head coach of the Knicks following the team's best season this century.