Josh Hart’s maverick offensive style, ball handling skills becoming critical to Knicks

Source: New York Post

In an offense where so many roles are strictly defined, Josh Hart is a needed maverick. For as much as coach Mike Brown has wanted to transform the Knicks offense into a free-flowing unit with tons of ball movement, it’s largely remained rigid. Jalen Brunson primarily has the ball in his hands, OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges primarily stay in the corners waiting for kickout 3-pointers, and Karl-Anthony Towns, though he at times tries to post up in the paint, is primarily outside the perimeter looking for pick-and-roll or pick-and-pop opportunities.