One of the themes of the Knicks' first two preseason games has been getting out in transition and making quicker reads. Mike Brown has a reputation for playing at a blistering pace, and if he can get the Knicks to play faster this season, Mikal Bridges may benefit more than anyone.
Brian Windhorst explained how much Bridges will benefit from the Knicks' up-tempo offense if they stick with it this season. Speaking on The Hoop Collective podcast, Windhorst said, "Bridges is dedicating himself to get out ahead of the play...He probably had four or five runouts.