Mike Brown is back in the NBA Finals as a head coach for the first time since 2007, and the New York Knicks\u2019 sideline leader already appears to be making the most of the experience.<\/p>\n
During his Finals media availability on Tuesday, Brown reflected on his tenure as an assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs<\/a>, during which he also coached a first-grade flag football team. While doing so, the 56-year-old playfully re-enacted the squad\u2019s \u201cWho let the dogs out\u201d chant, with the now-viral clip sending the NBA world into hysterics.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Knicks\u2019 Mike Brown Sparks Laughter and Confusion With \u2018Who Let the Dogs Out\u2019 Chant<\/p>\n Brown has thrived in his first season at the helm of New York<\/a>, revamping the Jalen Brunson-led team\u2019s offense with increased ball movement and transition play. The two-time NBA Coach of the Year has also maximized Karl-Anthony Towns<\/a>\u2019 effectiveness in the playoffs, utilizing the star big man as more of a playmaking hub.<\/p>\n The Knicks won a franchise record 11 straight postseason games to secure their first Finals berth since 1999, with anticipation mounting for them to take on the Victor Wembanyama-led Spurs.<\/p>\n While containing the 7-foot-4 French phenom and his upstart squad, which just dispatched the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder<\/a>, will be a daunting task, Brown appears relatively unfazed.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Speaking to the media on Tuesday, a day ahead of New York\u2019s Game 1 road clash in San Antonio<\/a>, Brown was asked how much of his defensive philosophy was \u201cformed\u201d in the city. Brown was a Spurs assistant coach from 2000 to 2003, winning the 2003 title. However, the reporter made it clear that he was referencing Brown\u2019s \u201cdogs defense\u201d from his time coaching a six-man first-grade flag football team.<\/p>\n MORE: \u2018Pretty Unbelievable\u2019 \u2014 Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns Break Down Victor Wembanyama\u2019s Game Ahead of NBA Finals<\/a><\/p>\n The question elicited excitement from Brown, who shared that the youngsters were \u201cawesome\u201d and \u201cdominated that league.\u201d The Knicks coach then proceeded to recount their Baha Men-inspired cheer.<\/p>\n \u201cAfter every game and before every game, we\u2019d get our parents in with the kids, and our cheer would be, \u2018Who let the dogs out? Who? Who? Who? Who let the dogs out? Who? Who? Who?’\u201d Brown reminisced<\/a>.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n While Brown provided ample context for the lighthearted moment, the clip was promptly cropped and circulated online, sparking comical reactions from the NBA community.<\/p>\n \u201cWhat is Mike Brown doing? \ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d,\u201d BrickCenter questioned<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cMike Brown is WILDING \ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d,\u201d Hater Report reacted<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cEveryone in NY is nervous for the Finals. Mike Brown:,\u201d one New York supporter captioned the video<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cMike Brown the funniest man alive, bro,\u201d another declared<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cMike Brown, with context that I\u2019m leaving out, just chanted from \u2018Who let the dogs out.\u2019 Welcome to the new meme,\u201d The Associated Press\u2019 Tim Reynolds quipped<\/a>.<\/p>\n