Knicks Eye Reunion with Pablo Prigioni in Coaching Shake-Up
There’s a buzz in the Knicks universe, and it’s not just about players—it’s about the bench. The Knicks have officially received permission to speak with Minnesota Timberwolves assistant coach Pablo Prigioni, and this might just be the most meaningful staff move since hiring Mike Brown as head coach. For Knicks fans, this feels like a full-circle moment that could add both familiarity and tactical brilliance to the team’s future.
Now, let’s unpack this. Prigioni isn’t just another assistant name floating in the NBA ecosystem—he’s one with deep ties to New York. Knicks fans remember him not just for his sharp passes and savvy defense, but for the incredible fact that he debuted in the NBA as the oldest rookie at 35, right here at Madison Square Garden. From 2012 to 2015, Prigioni brought a calm, cerebral edge to the Knicks roster. And now, at 48, he’s carved out a reputation as one of the league’s brightest minds on the sidelines.
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For the past six seasons, Prigioni has been the offensive architect for the Timberwolves, helping craft their three-point-heavy, spacing-first game plan. He built early chemistry with Karl-Anthony Towns—who, in a twist of fate, now plays in New York. That existing player-coach rapport could make this potential reunion even more impactful. Add to that his current role as head coach of the Argentina national team, and you’ve got someone with serious credentials and international experience.
What makes this development more exciting is how different it feels from the rest of the Knicks’ recent coaching search, which has been anything but smooth. After firing Tom Thibodeau—even after an Eastern Conference Finals appearance—New York’s efforts to interview high-profile head coaches like Jason Kidd, Ime Udoka, Quin Snyder, and even Prigioni’s current boss Chris Finch were all blocked. So, just securing permission to speak with Prigioni feels like progress.
While Mike Brown has the green light to assemble his own coaching staff, it's expected that some of Thibodeau's top lieutenants—Mark Bryant, Maurice Cheeks, Darren Erman, and Rick Brunson—might stick around. However, bringing in someone like Prigioni could be the shake-up Brown needs to fully establish his identity and style in New York.
Whether or not this interview turns into a hiring remains to be seen, but there’s no denying the storyline here is compelling: a beloved former Knick, now a seasoned strategist, possibly returning to the Garden as part of a bold new era. If Mike Brown and Pablo Prigioni do join forces, it could be the beginning of a new kind of Knicks basketball—one rooted in intelligence, familiarity, and forward-thinking design.
Stay tuned.
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