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Towns Voices Uncertainty as Knicks Debut Mike Brown’s Up-Tempo Offense

Brown urges patience during New York’s shift to a faster, ball‑movement offense.

TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 23: Head coach Mike Brown of the New York Knicks speaks to the media at Knicks Training Facility on September 23, 2025 in Tarrytown, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
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Oct 9, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center/forward Karl-Anthony Towns (32) reacts during the first half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Karl-Anthony Towns said he does not yet know how he will fit in Brown’s system, telling SNY, “Honestly, I don’t know… we’re figuring it out.”
  • Brown contrasted his approach with Tom Thibodeau’s, stressing pace and movement and cautioning that progress will bring highs and lows early.
  • Preseason play featured quicker tempo but reduced efficiency, signaling expected growing pains as the system takes hold.
  • Role usage for Towns remains fluid, with possibilities at power forward next to Mitchell Robinson and minutes at center depending on game plans and availability.
  • Former player Chandler Parsons interpreted Towns’ comments as potential dissatisfaction and floated trade chatter on FanDuel’s show, while the Knicks open Wednesday at home against the Cavaliers.