Mike Brown wants the New York Knicks to play faster this season, while also having Jalen Brunson get more reps away from the ball. That sounds great, as well as long overdue. It is also a fundamental shift that could see the Knicks commit a bunch of turnovers.
Adapting to new styles takes time. The crux of what Brown is pushing for—a speedier offense that doesn’t rely too heavily on Brunson—represents a dramatic departure from how this New York core typically plays.
The Knicks ranked 29th last season in the average length of their offensive possessions, according to Inpredictable.