The New York Knicks spark renewed optimism with a 4-game winning streak, but uncertainty lingers: is Mike Brown truly the coach to unlock this roster’s championship ceiling? Hosts Gavin Schall and XJ dissect Brown’s performance, debating whether the Knicks sacrificed potential for stability with their coaching hire and comparing Brown’s approach to the NBA’s new wave of innovative tacticians like Jordan Ott and David Adelman.

The conversation highlights Jalen Brunson’s leadership, fluctuating player buy-in, and the ongoing lineup dilemmas—especially the underwhelming results from the current starting five. With Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, and Karl-Anthony Towns facing challenges in maximizing their collective synergy, the Knicks’ playoff outlook remains in question. Can Brown tweak his schemes and motivate stars to outplay teams like the Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder?

Subscribe for insider breakdowns of tactical adjustments, trade deadline implications, and what it’ll take for the Knicks to reach their full potential.

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0:00 — Evaluating Mike Brown

2:08 – Coaching Criteria & Buy-In

12:13 – TurboTax Ad Break

13:38 – Coaching Ceiling vs. Floor

20:43 – Rocket Money Ad Break

22:11 – Coaching Ceiling Debate Continues

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