The Mike Brown Era: Will the Offensive Guru Be Enough for a Title Run?

22/10/2025 19 min
The Mike Brown Era: Will the Offensive Guru Be Enough for a Title Run?

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BT and Sal clash over the New York Knicks' opening night and season expectations, arguing whether it's "championship or bust" after major offseason moves. BT admits he doesn't believe in new coach Mike Brown to get them over the hump, while Sal worries the team lacks a second superstar and highlights Karl-Anthony Towns' defensive deficiencies and "soft" demeanor as a major postseason liability. They also debate whether the players, specifically Towns and Bridges, were the driving force behind the decision to move on from Tom Thibodeau, and question if the team's core—including Mitchell Robinson and Jalen Brunson—has too many "major liabilities" (defense, shooting, free throws) to actually win an NBA title.

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