# @maricopacolleges on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DZIyy1LEuUi
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/66327379-maricopacolleges-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/8b66d5cf14.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-06-03T20:37:19.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Maricopa Community Colleges (@maricopacolleges) — https://gondola.cc/maricopacolleges

## Caption

Before he led some of the NBA’s most storied franchises and coached some of the game’s biggest stars, Mike Brown played for the Mesa Community College (MCC) Thunderbirds during a golden era of MCC basketball. Tonight, Brown is preparing to lead the New York Knicks into the 2026 NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years — hoping to win his fifth NBA championship as a coach.

A journey that proves champions can start anywhere.

## Stats

- **Views:** 0
- **Likes:** 3,784
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 36

## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Maricopa Community Colleges | @maricopacolleges | https://gondola.cc/maricopacolleges | University |
| Brandon Genson | @BrandonGenson | https://gondola.cc/BrandonGenson | Graphic Designer |
| Brandon Genson | @BrandonGenson | https://gondola.cc/BrandonGenson | Social Media Manager |

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