Knicks Coach Makes Key Decision With Starters Ahead of Season
Knicks coach Mike Brown reveals how he plans to manage the starters as New York begins its title defense this season.
The New York Knicks, champions last season, are preparing for another title defense as the preseason begins on Monday. Head coach Mike Brown has revealed his strategy, which involves easing the starters into the season to avoid injury. The starters, including Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby, and Karl-Anthony Towns, all passed the team's conditioning test before camp, indicating they are in good shape despite the short summer.
While they will play against the Philadelphia 76ers in their first game, Brown emphasizes that the main focus is on the young players and newcomers vying for the final roster spot. He expects mistakes from this group and is not concerned about them, as he values the speed at which a player recovers from errors. Brown is particularly keen on next-play speed, and the minutes for the starters will gradually increase over the course of the five-game slate, culminating in a crucial match against the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden on October 20, featuring LeBron James and Jaylen Brown.
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