Minnesota Timberwolves Hang Onto Popular Coach

There is no denying that Chris Finch has been the best head coach in Minnesota Timberwolves franchise history. That doesn’t mean he has been perfect, and there is definitely something to be desired at times.

The coaching staff is not just a result of Finch though. He has some exceptional assistants, and Micah Nori may be among the best of them. He has popped up in coaching searches over the course of the last few years.

Maybe the best fit for Nori would have been the New York Knicks. He has familiarity with superstar Karl-Anthony Towns as the Timberwolves sent him there prior to last season. Thankfully that isn’t coming to fruition.

Micah Nori staying with Minnesota Timberwolves

After one of the best seasons in franchise history the New York Knicks canned head coach Tom Thibodeau. They had interest in both Minnesota Timberwolves coaches Chris Finch and Micah Nori. The former was rebuffed, and the latter won’t come to fruition.

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With the Knicks opting against hiring Nori, he will return to the Minnesota Timberwolves bench for the fifth-straight year. It will be his 17th year in the NBA as an assistant coach. He started with the Toronto Raptors in 2009. A two-year stint with Sacramento followed, and then three year stops in both Denver and Detroit came before his time with Minnesota.

Nori has grown to be something of a fan-favorite as he provides a great in-game interview. Fans have gotten to see a bit of his personality as well as his ability to break down the game.

Mike Brown coached the Sacramento Kings the past two-and-a-half seasons. Sacramento sent him packing in December after a 13-18 start. He has done multiple stints as an assistant coach while having 11 years of head coaching experience under his belt.

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Over the course of his career Brown has a 454-304 (.599) record and took the 2006-07 Cleveland Cavaliers to the NBA Finals. He’ll look to get the Knicks their, and his, first NBA title.