In a stunning development shaking up both coasts of the NBA, point guard Miles “Deuce” McBride is officially parting ways with the New York Knicks after being labeled the “odd man out” in the team’s latest roster shuffle. The 23-year-old rising star is now heading west to join the Golden State Warriors in what many are calling a fresh start — and not without a final word to his former head coach, Mike Brown.
McBride, known for his gritty defense and clutch moments off the bench, reportedly felt overlooked in the Knicks’ rotation, especially after the team acquired veteran guards during the offseason. With playing time uncertain and tensions quietly brewing, McBride made the move that shocked fans and insiders alike.
“I gave my all to New York,” McBride said in a post shared on social media shortly after the announcement. “But when you’re constantly asked to prove yourself and still get passed up, sometimes it’s just time to go. I’m ready to win. I’m ready to grow. And Golden State is the place for that.”
Though the trade details are still being finalized, sources close to the deal confirm that McBride will take on a key reserve role behind Stephen Curry and Chris Paul, with potential to develop into a future starter. Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. praised the move, calling McBride “a tenacious defender and high-IQ guard who fits the Warrior style.”
But the story didn’t end with McBride’s departure.
In a bold post-trade interview, McBride had strong words for Knicks head coach Mike Brown, who took over the team’s reins just earlier this summer.
“Coach Brown is doing what he thinks is best, and I respect that. But I hope one day he understands that loyalty and development go hand in hand. You don’t build culture by benching your hardest workers. You build it by believing in them.”
Fans were split across social media — some expressing disappointment over losing a promising young talent, while others argued the Knicks’ backcourt depth made the decision inevitable.
Brown responded briefly during a media session at Madison Square Garden:
“Miles is a great player with a bright future. We wish him the best in Golden State. The NBA is about fit, and sometimes, things just don’t align.”
As McBride heads to the Bay Area with a chip on his shoulder and something to prove, the Knicks will look to retool their rotation without the young guard who brought energy, defense, and hustle every time he stepped on the floor.
