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Brown spent one tumultuous season as Knicks coach before Garden chairman James Dolan fired him with cause. The ugly divorce ended with a settlement in October of 2006, in which Brown received an $18.5 million payout. The bitterness from that break-up apparently still exists since, according to a source, Woodson was advised that it would be in his interests to change agents. A person close to Woodson denies that the Garden influenced his decision, saying only that Woodson felt changing representation would assure of him of signing a long-term deal with the club. New York Daily News

New York Knicks, Mike Woodson, Coaching, Larry Brown, Agents 

Woodson has not yet hired a new representative, but he is considering Creative Artists Agency, which represents Carmelo Anthony. The Post reported Wednesday Dolan has told Woodson he wants him back but contract terms still have to be worked out. New York Post

New York Knicks, Mike Woodson, Carmelo Anthony, Coaching, Larry Brown, Agents 

Jeff Goodman: SMU's Larry Brown has also hired former NBA players Eric Snow (player personnel guy) and George Lynch (strength/conditioning) - per source. Twitter

Coaching, Larry Brown, Eric Snow 

LB says Jordan’s people didn’t have a “clue’’ and made him “sick’’ and were “spies.’’ Here’s what I saw: Rod Higgins (who I’ve had more than a few battles with) put up graciously with hundreds of hours of all the garbage that comes with being Larry’s personnel guy. Ask Billy King. Ask Donnie Walsh. You think I haven’t? Larry is a magnificent maniac. He has a savant quality when it comes to basketball, but he’s loopy; overreacts to whatever he last saw. Like a crab in the sand, searching for the next feed. Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Bobcats, Coaching, Larry Brown, Rod Higgins 

It used to be that “Good Larry’’ dynamic lasted five seasons (Indiana, Philly). Lately (New York, Charlotte) the exasperation exceeds the genius way too quickly. Gerald Wallace and Stephen Jackson were true believers, and then the day before the start of training camp two years ago Larry told them the front office had sold everyone out and they’d be terrible. That’s probably not the best message to send to your two key players entering a season. Whatever purpose LB intended, Wallace and Jackson saw this as renouncement. Imagine your parents telling you, “You’ll be nothing….uh, sorry.’’ Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Bobcats, Coaching, Gerald Wallace, Stephen Jackson, Larry Brown, Rod Higgins 

Appearing on the “Dan Patrick Show” on Wednesday, Brown said Michael Jordan was very disconnected as owner of the Bobcats and surrounded himself with sycophants. “I love the guy, but he’s around people that don’t have a clue,” Brown said. “And, they won’t challenge him. “It was almost like there were spies wondering what you were doing and getting back to him. ... I do see a passion. I think he’s just hurt right now.” Chicago Sun-Times

Charlotte Bobcats, Michael Jordan, Coaching, Larry Brown 

Brown said on "The Dan Patrick Show" that he experienced communication problems with team owner Michael Jordan and then was devastated when he was fired. "It's one thing for me to get fired, but I have four or five assistants and they're out there not able to work," said the 71- year-old Brown, who was named SMU coach this week. "And it was the worst. And when your hero fires you... I just couldn't believe it. You know I love the guy, think he's brilliant, but he's around people who don't have a clue. And they won't challenge him. And the more you challenge him, the more you get from him. "I was sick about it. I haven't spoken to him since. I don't like seeing what's going on." ESPN.com

Charlotte Bobcats, Michael Jordan, Larry Brown 

Brown says it's not a lack of knowledge of the game that hurts Jordan. "When I was able to visit with him and pick his brain, he knows, but he's got people around him that just make you sick," Brown said to Patrick. "And it was not comfortable. It was almost like there were spies wondering what you were doing and getting back to him. I should have spent more time face to face with Michael because I do see the passion. I think he's hurt right now. "We all make bad decisions. This draft thing is not a perfect science, but when I talk to him about players, you know strengths and weaknesses, what we need to do to be successful, he's right on point. But he has all these other people that will get in the way, and you can't do it like that." ESPN.com

Charlotte Bobcats, Michael Jordan, Larry Brown 

Chris Haynes: FWIW: Got word Larry Brown was never reached by the Blazers even though he was waiting to hear from them about their open GM position. Twitter

Portland Trail Blazers, Larry Brown 

What are some of the differences and some of the things you enjoy between college coaching and pro? Larry Brown: It's not rocket science. I think pros want to be taught, and in 30 seconds they know if you can help and make them better. The challenge is to let them understand the difference between coaching and criticism. It's a little bit of a sensitive issue with the older guys, especially in a group environment, so you have to be selective in how you appeal to these guys. But at the end of the day they all want to get better and they admire coaches that will take the time to teach and I love that. You only answer to the owner, hopefully. Sometimes, that gets screwed up a little bit . . . but it's all basketball. You don't have recruiting, you don't have to worry about kids going to class or summer jobs, you don't have to be worry about parents being concerned with whether or not their son is getting enough playing time. But, that being said, I love the fact that in college you get to teach more. NBA.com

Coaching, Larry Brown 

Reggie Miller called you a perfectionist in an imperfect sport. Your memories of coaching Reggie Miller? He was the greatest clutch shooter I've ever been around, and one of the greatest competitors I've ever been around. It was no fluke that he lasted as long as he did with one franchise because he prepared, he practiced hard, he respected his teammates. ... I thought sometimes he was too unselfish almost to a point where he was hurting at times. But when I look back on it, I admire that trait because the way he played and conducted himself, he wanted to make his teammates feel that he believed in them and trusted them. He was amazing. Even when he retired, I think he could have played another five years. His body. ... people used to say he was thin and weak, not tough. He was strong and tough and competitive and he was a much better defender than most people imagined. NBA.com

Indiana Pacers, Coaching, Larry Brown, Reggie Miller 

I said Reggie was an amazing competitor. ... this kid [Iverson] was off the charts. Biggest heart. He might have done things in terms of practice and not preparing that I would have liked him to do better, but between the lines he competed harder than anybody. What he's accomplished, for his size and what he's had to go through -- the hits he's taken and the injuries -- we won't see another one like him. I hope that somehow I could get back into coaching so he could play for me, and he could walk into every arena and be announced and have people pay tribute to what he's done because he deserves that. He deserves to have people finally say, you know, 'Thank you, Allen; you're one of the greatest athletes I've ever seen perform. We loved you and now let's get on with the rest of your life.' NBA.com

Philadelphia 76ers, Allen Iverson, Coaching, Larry Brown 

I was frustrated by a lot of the things that Allen might have done in terms of preparation because I always thought that he could have been such a role model. It's an amazing thing, today, every airport that I go into people come up to me. ... and they don't know who I am, my name, but they say, 'You were Allen's coach.' I just think that's one of the greatest compliments. If I mention my name, then they'll say, 'Oh yeah.' I'm fortunate to go around and see a lot of coaches coach, and ... [players] will come up to me and they'll say, 'Allen Iverson was my favorite, coach. Tell me about him.' And they don't even look at some of the things people said about him. All they talk about is his competitiveness, his will to win, the spectacular performances he had. He did things every game that would blow me away. NBA.com

Philadelphia 76ers, Allen Iverson, Coaching, Larry Brown 

For Michael, I wanted to be with somebody who wanted the best. The biggest problem -- and he might get mad at me -- he needs more people to challenge him and I don't think he has enough of that. He needs more people around him who he has respect for who are not afraid to tell him what's right. That's the one thing I'm disappointed in. He tries to help a lot of people, put a lot of his friends in positions where he can kind of help them, but at the end of the day if they have his best interests they'll be challenging him because he does want to be the best. We made the playoffs, but he wasn't satisfied with that. NBA.com

Charlotte Bobcats, Michael Jordan, Coaching, Larry Brown 

If I had it to do all over again, I never would have taken that job. Knowing what I know today, sometimes hindsight is a great thing. The one thing you gotta remember about me, I grew up in Brooklyn, I played on the playgrounds, I lived in Long Beach where there was one of the greatest courts ever. My mom worked at a bakery across the street. All the great players came from around the metropolitan area, all the old pros. Red Holtzman taught me how to play. I worshipped the Knicks, I worshipped him, I admired Red Auerbach, old-school guys that really taught you the right way to play. Their teams were phenomenal. So when I had the opportunity to coach the Knicks, that was a dream for me that I never expected to happen. I realized early on that the league needs the Knicks to be successful. The NBA has done unbelievable things for me. I owe so much to David Stern and the league itself for what it's afforded me. ... So to be the coach of the Knicks, to realize that if you love the game and were taught by the best coaches you could really help the sport, and then fail, that was a killer. NBA.com

New York Knicks, Coaching, Larry Brown 

You won a title in Detroit without a quote-unquote superstar although there were a lot of stars there. Does that give you any satisfaction? I don't buy that. They were all superstars. If they didn't split up that team, they'd have won five or six championships. They played the right way. I've said that for a long time. I wish I coined that phrase because that team exhibited that every day. When I was talking about wanting to improve our sport , that team showed that every single day. When people tell me I didn't have any superstars, I just laugh. NBA.com

Detroit Pistons, Coaching, Larry Brown 

Hall of Fame coach Larry Brown has been hired by Southern Methodist. Brown, 71, says he's looking forward to the challenge with the Mustangs, who are moving from Conference USA to the much-tougher Big East Conference after next season. It is his first college job in nearly a quarter-century. USA Today

Coaching, Larry Brown 

Kate Hairopoulos: Not saying Larry Brown to SMU won't get done today, but an SMU spokesman says no official announcement is imminent. Twitter

Coaching, Larry Brown 

Larry Brown has agreed to become the head coach at SMU, sources told ESPN.com. An official announcement could come as early as Tuesday. The only holdup involves Brown's assistants. Sources said Brown has offered Illinois State coach Tim Jankovich a "coach-in-waiting position." Jankovich is leaning toward accepting the job, but he's also conflicted about leaving a Redbirds squad that returns every key player from last season's 21-14 team. ESPN.com

Coaching, Larry Brown 

Brown reiterated to ESPN.com Monday night that he had a good interview Sunday with SMU, but declined further comment. Meanwhile, multiple sources have confirmed that SMU has pursued a coach-in-waiting scenario for the 71-year-old Hall of Famer, should he agree to coach the Mustangs. The job has been vacant since SMU fired Matt Doherty last month after six seasons. But UNC-Wilmington coach Buzz Peterson told ESPN.com there was no truth to a report that he would go with Brown to SMU. ESPN.com

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