That’d be former Sacramento Kings coach Mike Brown, who has emerged as the frontrunner following a second interview with the organization on Tuesday. Of course, these are the James Dolan Knicks, so you know what must happen before we can write about the official announcement: team governor Dolan must approve the move and will have the power to block the hiring altogether.

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.”