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Brunson Endorses Towns as Big Man Vows Defensive Growth for Knicks

The remarks frame a Knicks push under new coach Mike Brown toward a sharper two-way identity.

Knicks' center #32 Karl-Anthony Towns reacts after a dunk during Game Five of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs between the New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden in New York on May 29, 2025.
9/16/25
Dec 9, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) watches as center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) celebrates after making a three point basket to clinch a win against the Toronto Raptors near the end of the fourth quarter at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Jalen Brunson told GamesHub he is "really happy" to have Karl-Anthony Towns, praising his impact on the court and in the locker room.
  • In a TIME interview reported by Newsweek and The Sporting News, Towns said "All criticism is good criticism" and pledged to address defensive shortcomings.
  • New York replaced Tom Thibodeau with Mike Brown this offseason, signaling an emphasis on offensive fluidity as the team refines its defensive approach.
  • Concerns over rim protection prompted the Knicks to start Mitchell Robinson alongside Towns during last season, a move aimed at stabilizing the back line.
  • Towns earned All-Star and All-NBA honors after averaging 24.4 points and 12.8 rebounds, while Locked On ranked Brunson No. 8 and Towns No. 19 entering 2025-26.