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Knicks Plan on Changing Roles for Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson

Knicks Plan on Changing Roles for Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson

Summary

The New York Knicks are planning to change how they use players Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson under new head coach Mike Brown. Brown aims to modify Towns' role to improve team offense and allow Brunson to play more without the ball. The team's strategy includes moving Towns to different positions on the court and increasing their overall pace of play.

Key Facts

  • New York Knicks are aiming for their first NBA championship since 1973.
  • Mike Brown is the new head coach for the Knicks.
  • Brown wants to change how Karl-Anthony Towns is used on the court.
  • Towns will play both power forward (4) and center (5) positions.
  • Towns is expected to shoot more 3-pointers from the corners.
  • Jalen Brunson will play more off the ball, similar to Stephen Curry.
  • The Knicks plan to play faster and become an up-tempo team.

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