Here are four key differences the 55-year-old Brown brings that Rose, team owner Jim Dolan and the club's legion of fans are hoping can guide New York back to the promised land after 52 years of waiting.

Through free agency and the expected hiring of Mike Brown as their next head coach, the New York Knicks have made it clear: They are all-in on offense, regardless of defensive consequences.

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