Jalen Brunson and Karl Anthony Towns 25-26 Thread

[TroubleS0me]

Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns aim to lead the New York Knicks to the NBA Finals after falling short to the Pacers in the ECF.

2024-25 Record: 51-31

Jalen Brunson further established his superstar credentials, averaging 26.0 points and 7.3 assists per game while earning Kia Clutch Player of the Year honors.

Karl-Anthony Towns adjusted quickly to life in New York after his trade from the Timberwolves, fitting in seamlessly as a versatile scoring big and earning a fifth All-Star selection.

OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges, and Josh Hart formed a ferocious perimeter trio, locking down opposing wings and bringing toughness on both ends of the floor. With a core locked in for the foreseeable future, the franchise appears well-positioned to remain in the title conversation.

Offseason

Re-signings: Mikal Bridges (extension), Ariel Hukporti (team option exercised)
Additions: Jordan Clarkson (free agent), Guerschon Yabusele (free agent)

Clarkson, who has led the NBA in points off the bench (4,589) since 2020, adds scoring depth.
Yabusele, a versatile frontcourt presence, spent last season with the Philadelphia 76ers, averaging 11.0 points on 50.1% shooting.

Draft: Mohamed Diawara (51st pick, acquired via trade)
Departures: N/A
Unsigned Free Agents: Precious Achiuwa, Cameron Payne, P.J. Tucker, Delon Wright

The Knicks parted ways with Thibodeau, who led the team to the Eastern Conference Finals last season, ushering in a new era under Mike Brown’s leadership while returning most of the core roster.

[eminence]

Not sure Thibs deserved the axe, but Brown is pretty solid, we'll see there. Strong starting lineup. I'll enjoy seeing Clarkson chucking in a competitive environment again.

Seem like a lock for home court and the only team in the East I wouldn't be shocked at taking the #1 seed away from Cleveland.

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[trex_8063]

This should almost be 'the Knicks Starting Five' thread, if they have the same crew.

I thought they were one of the absolute toughest, most complete starting line-ups in the league last year. Brunsen and KAT are the top two, sure; but then being able to round out the starting five with Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, and OG Anunoby.......that was a brutal line-up. Very few teams [almost none] could claim to be THAT strong 1-5.

[CumberlandPosey]

Its go time for knickerbockers franchise !!!
Get your stuff together and go to the finals.everything else feels disappointing...

[TroubleS0me]

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