Mike Brown is enjoying a quieter stretch after a landmark first season with the New York Knicks. The coach was recently photographed spending time with his wife, Rochelle “Ro” Ledesma, during a private vacation in Porto Cervo, a seaside resort in northern Sardinia, Italy.
Beach photos obtained by The Post show Brown and Ledesma relaxing together on Sunday. The couple, who generally keep their relationship away from the public spotlight, were seen laughing beneath an umbrella and sharing affectionate moments in the water.
Brown wore white swim shorts and sunglasses, while Ledesma was pictured in a blue bikini. Their low-key day in Sardinia offered a glimpse into the coach’s personal life following a busy summer.
A Championship Season
The European getaway came after a major milestone for Brown. In his first season coaching the Knicks, he guided the team to its first NBA championship in 53 years.
New York defeated the San Antonio Spurs four games to one in the NBA Finals. The Knicks secured the title with a 94-90 victory in Game 5 in June, giving Brown an immediate place in the franchise’s history.
The championship also brought a wave of public appearances. Brown visited “The Tonight Show” and “Good Morning America” as part of his media tour. He also received a standing ovation at the Polo Bar in mid-June, where fans celebrated the Knicks’ title with “let’s go Knicks” chants.
Brown’s Family
Brown was previously married to Carolyn, with their divorce finalized in January 2015. They share two sons, Elijah and Cameron. Both pursued collegiate sports, while Elijah played basketball at Butler before transferring to New Mexico and later completing his college career at Oregon.
Brown was not seen in photos from Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns’ wedding to model Jordyn Woods on Aug. 15 in Malibu. Knicks teammates Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and OG Anunoby attended the celebration.
After months of basketball, media appearances and celebrations, Brown’s Sardinia trip provided a more private setting. The vacation also gave the Knicks coach time to relax with Ledesma away from the attention that followed his championship season.
