Mike Brown has preached how he wants the Knicks to play faster and move the ball more this season. While that plan is sound, the ball will still be in Jalen Brunson's hands if things get close late in games, for the simple reason that he is one of the most elite end-of-game isolation specialists in the world.
Diversifying the offense early is a smart idea
Brown's plan to diversify the offense and take the ball out of Brunson's hands is a good one. For starters, it should help to maximize the offensive talents of the supporting cast.