Mike Brown has not shied away from experimenting with different lineups since taking the reins of the New York Knicks. Now, he’s about to get another potentially incredible combination to explore: three-guard lineups featuring Jalen Brunson, Tyler Kolek, and…Deuce McBride.
This trio has yet to log a single second together. That comes as little surprise. Kolek only recently burst onto the scene, and the Knicks have generally been hesitant to play three smaller guards at once.
Landry Shamet’s shoulder injury changed the calculus on the latter. New York does not have any game-ready reserve wings to consistently field—though, rookie Mohamed Diawara is starting to make a strong case.