Karl-Anthony Towns' early struggles with the New York Knicks this season have sparked debate, but the data tells a different story. Despite shooting just 35% from the field through four games, KAT maintains a plus-9 net rating—a sign his impact extends beyond the box score.

Gavin Schall and XJ break down why the Knicks aren't maximizing Towns' elite skill set. They reveal KAT's 99th percentile passing creation quality across the entire NBA, propose specific lineup solutions featuring Deuce McBride, and explain how a Jalen Brunson-Towns partnership could (and should) become one of the league's most dangerous offensive pairings. The discussion covers optimal hub role deployment, strategic counters against teams like the Milwaukee Bucks with multiple big defenders, and why shooting variance guarantees Towns will regress to his career 40% three-point mark.

Discover the three-step blueprint for unlocking Karl-Anthony Towns' full potential alongside Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, and Josh Hart in New York's revamped system.

Timestamps

0:00 Intro

1:45 What's wrong with Karl-Anthony Towns right now

4:33 KAT's positive impact despite shooting struggles

6:42 3 steps to optimize Towns' offense

8:50 Using KAT as an offensive hub

13:01 Towns' elite passing creation quality metrics

16:24 Lineup data shows KAT thrives with shooters

19:36 Countering defenses that challenge KAT's size

21:29 KAT's versatility makes him challenging to deploy

24:49 Don't panic: shooting variance will balance out

28:17 Knicks' 3-point shooting will improve

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