October 21, 2025
A DEEP DIVE Into Mike Brown's Playbook + KAT's New ROLE With Shax
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New York Knicks revolutionize their offense under Mike Brown. Will this be the game-changer fans have been waiting for? Gavin Schall is joined by Knicks analyst Shax (@ShaxNBA), who breaks down the Knicks' new offensive system, highlighting increased handoffs, improved lineup configurations, and better player utilization. The discussion covers Jalen Brunson's evolving role, the difference of five-out vs. four-out-one-in strategies, and Karl-Anthony Towns' fit in the new offense. The conversation concludes with intriguing insights on closing lineup options. Tune in to discover how these strategic shifts could propel the Knicks to new heights in the upcoming NBA season. Shax's Twitter Shax's Substack Timestamps 0:00 Intro: Mike Brown's playbook analysis 5:14 Defining features of Mike Brown's offense 15:30 Comparing 5-out vs 4-out-1-in offenses 20:49 Defensive strategies and KAT's role 25:50 Translating regular season success to playoffs 31:07 Closing lineup predictions and final thoughts Want to talk hoops with us? Join us on Subtext! 📲 https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonknicks Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOKnicks?sid=YouTube Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Wayfair Get organized, refreshed, and back to routine for way less. Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Peloton Let yourself run, lift, flex, and push forward. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ today at https://www.onepeloton.com. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at https://monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first year FanDuel Right now, new customers can bet just FIVE dollars and if your bet wins—you’ll get THREE HUNDRED dollars in bonus bets to use across the app. Download the FanDuel app now by visiting https://FanDuel.com to get started FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Knicks #NewYorkKnicks #NBA Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.