Once more he shows he is not content sitting still and letting good feelings and happy vibes try to carry his team forward. We have seen plenty that he doesn’t believe in magical thinking, simply hoping for the best.

Here are three ways Towns' arrival will improve Tom Thibodeau's team: Jalen Brunson is the Knicks' primary offensive option. He's at his best when driving into the teeth of a defense, forcing rotations and attacking the gaps to create for others or himself. He averaged 19.5 drives per game last season, making an assist 9.2% of the time.