This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/knicks as Knicks Stars Unfazed By Massive Expectations. KAT and the 'Cat believe the New York Knicks are up to scratch when it comes to dealing with the rigors of an expectation-laden season.

In a recent appearance on The Young Man and The Three, Karl-Anthony Towns relived the moment he was traded from the Wolves to the Knicks.

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Appearing on "The Young Man &The Three" podcast, the five-time All-Star reflected on his time under coach Thibs and admitted that while not every player appreciated the demanding minutes, he personally thrived under them. Moreover, Towns explained how the added intensity only gave him more confidence to win games for his team during the postseason.

Historically, October 20th has been a very busy day for the New York Knicks. From their first ever NBA game to the Karl Anthony-Towns trade, the 20th holds several significant moments in Knicks-tory.

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Towns will look to retain most of his superstar capabilities in his new role this season, as he and the Knicks enter as one of the favorites to come out of the Eastern Conference. The Knicks will be looking to snap a 52-year title drought in the first year of Mike Brown’s tenure as head coach.

Karl-Anthony Towns is taking new steps to connect with his Dominican roots. Here's how he's benefiting locals in his mother's home country.