Former New York Knicks broadcaster dies at 54

The family of former New York Knicks broadcaster Brendan Brown has announced his death at age 54 due to “health complications.” Brown’s wife Kate announced this on Facebook.

“It doesn’t seem real to say this and I’m struggling to find the right words, but on Sunday Brendan died unexpectedly due to health complications,” Kate Brown wrote. “We’re still in a bit of shock” and processing… He cared deeply for his friends and family and we will miss him so much.

Brown, the son of former Knicks head coach and longtime NBA broadcaster Hubie, held a role at MSG Network between 2008 and 2023 and also served as the primary color commentator for radio shows on ESPN New York.

Prior to his time as a television and radio announcer, Brown served as an assistant coach with the Wake Forest men’s basketball program and under his father with the Memphis Grizzlies. Brown also worked in the Knicks’ scouting department between 2006 and 2008. MSG announced that they had “parted ways” with Brown in 2023 and his role is currently held by Monica McNutt.

Brown previously played for Delbarton’s high school basketball team in New Jersey before attending Northwestern University. In 2018, he told then-Delbarton student Gianni Restifo that one of his fondest NBA memories was the Knicks’ home opener in 2012, the first game since Hurricane Sandy decimated the Northeast. Trailing Carmelo Anthony by 30 points, the Knicks defeated the defending champion Miami Heat 104-84.

“It was horrible to think about what was going on in the city, but the game was so compelling,” Brown recalled. “It was more than a playoff game and our players played incredibly well. The fans never let up throughout the game and we brought out the heat. This is really special for me.”

Brown is survived by his wife Kate and daughter Sydney.

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