Although preseason basketball must be consumed with a kilotonne of salt, the New York Knicks have already provided plenty of glimpses into how their offense will run. Karl-Anthony Towns’ usage is among the most meaningful of those peeks, and if his performance against the Philadelphia 76ers is any indication, he will be earning more looks at the rim—and at the foul line.
Through 17 minutes of action, Karl-Anthony Towns racked up 11 points on just four shot attempts. Both of his made baskets came inside the restricted area, and he exited the game having taken eight three throws, a truly absurd number knowing he didn’t see the court in the second half.