Hardwood Knocks

Dan is joined by Andrew Claudio (@AndrewJClaudio_) from Knicks Film School (@KnickFilmSkool) to discuss the outlook for the 2024-25 New York Knicks and their quest to become a legitimate NBA title contender. SUBSCRIBE TO KNICKS FILM SCHOOL. SUPPORT THEIR PATREON. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO6:02 - Was the Karl-Anthony Towns trade a surprise?15:58 - Mitchell Robinson’s fit post-KAT (and injury)18:54 - GMAC’s biggest storylines22:21 - Jalen Brunson is more important than ever30:55 - Karl-Anthony Towns’ offensive fit38:09 - Can the Knicks be a top-10 defense?47:13 - Will Mitch and KAT play together?49:15 - Do the Knicks have enough ball-handling and playmaking?, Roles for Tyler Kolek and Cam Payne53:52 - Continued development for Deuce McBride57:34 - Do the Knicks need another move?1:00:49 - New York’s biggest need1:02:00 - Top-10 rotation1:04:55 - Best crunch-time lineup, funky lineups we want to see1:12:02 - Win projections, biggest rivals in the East1:15:23 - Is Tom Thibodeau on the hot seat?, Closing thoughtsSUP