How 3-point happy Mike Brown is making Knicks — and whether it’s working or not
Eyes often roll when math is inserted into sports. But the math game is central to the Knicks offensive philosophy under Mike Brown.
It’s what is making them look almost unrecognizable from recent years. Tom Thibodeau was reluctant to adopt the mindset. Brown is eager for his team to implement the approach even more.
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Simply, he wants the Knicks to attempt more 3-pointers than their opponents every game. They might at times lose the efficiency battle, but by sheer volume of 3s compared to 2-point field goals, he believes it will leave them on the right side of the scoreboard way more often than not.
Through seven games this year, the Knicks are averaging 43.9 3-point attempts per 100 possessions. Entering Tuesday, that was third most in the league, behind only the Celtics and Cavaliers. Last year, the Knicks averaged 34.5 treys per 100 possessions — 26th in the NBA.
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