Alex and Gavin break down four things they'll be looking out for in preseason game 1, including how Tom Thibodeau uses Karl-Anthony Towns on defense, if the Knicks embrace 5-out spacing, how the new Villanova trio will gel, and what the fight for the final rotation spots will look like. Then the guys talk through KAT's first day at Knicks practice.

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Gavin Schall and Alex Wolfe team up to break down the Knicks rotation after the Karl-Anthony Towns trade.

Will Tom Thibodeau begin the season only playing eight guys? Who gets the backup point guard minutes between Deuce McBride, Tyler Kolek and Cam Payne?

The discussion heats up as the hosts explore Landry Shamet's potential impact as a sharpshooter off the bench. As the playoffs loom, the potential return of Mitchell Robinson could shake things up, while dark horse players like Kevin McCullar Jr. and Chuma Okeke might surprise everyone with their contributions.

Join us for an engaging analysis of the Knicks' strategy and discover how these decisions could shape their path to success.

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0:00 Intro

2:02 How Karl-Anthony Towns changes things

9:02 How Big Is Precious' role?

11:43 Landry Shamet's Potential Role

17:37 Is Deuce McBride a One or a Two?

22:53 Impact of Mitchell Robinson's Return

34:33 Knicks Rookies' Potential Impact

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Gavin Schall is once again joined by Knicks Film School analyst DJ Zullo to discuss how the Knicks can construct a top 10 defense with Karl-Anthony Towns at center.

The duo discuss the versatility you get with both OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges on the floor, but also the inherent limitations to a switch heavy scheme with subpar defenders at point guard and center, how the Knicks can protect KAT, whether or not it makes sense to play him with Mitchell Robinson and KAT's strong defensive rebounding.

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