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 is a two-time winner of the NBA Coach of the Year Award. NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks will interview two-time NBA Coach of the Year Mike Brown for a second time as they seek Tom Thibodeau’s replacement, a person with knowledge of the details said Monday.