Brown’s second meeting included Dolan directly, as first reported by SNY’s Ian Begley. Begley confirmed Brown was indeed the first candidate granted a second interview, which was held in New York.

There is reportedly a clear favorite in the New York Knicks' search for their next head coach, although the process will only move along with the approval of team governor James Dolan.

Mike Brown, who emerged within the past week as the leading candidate, was stamped as Tom Thibodeau’s replacement after a meeting with James Dolan, ending a monthlong search with more plot twists than a season of “Breaking Bad.”