For every young Black coach who has ever been told to wait their turn.

For every assistant coach who stayed late, sacrificed time with family, and poured into others while waiting for an opportunity.

For every coach who carried the weight of representing more than just themselves.

Tonight is for you.

Congratulations to Mike Brown on winning the 2026 NBA Championship.

His journey has been built on faith, perseverance, preparation, and an unwavering commitment to the game.

After decades of serving, teaching, leading, and winning, Coach Brown now adds NBA Champion Head Coach to his legacy.

He joins an elite fraternity of Black Head Coaches who have led their teams to an NBA title:

Bill RussellAl AttlesLenny WilkensK.C. JonesDoc RiversTy LueJoe Mazzulla

These names represent more than championships.

They represent doors opened.
Barriers broken.
Dreams realized.

When one of us wins, we all win.

Congratulations, Coach Mike Brown!

HE WIN. WE WIN.

#BCAWORLD