It's still unclear who exactly new Knicks coach Mike Brown will start in the opener vs. the Cavaliers, but here's what it could look like.

The New York Knicks had a serious shot to land Giannis Antetokounmpo if they wanted to move for the Milwaukee Bucks star, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst.

The Knicks are making handoffs, such as the above one between Brunson and McBride, a key part of their identity. Brown’s offenses in Sacramento sprouted around similar types of actions, in part because the Kings employed one of the world’s great dribble-handoff big men, Domantas Sabonis, and in part because this is how Brown teaches.

The Cleveland Cavaliers open the season in New York City at Madison Square Garden against the Knicks. The game could be a preview of the Eastern Conference finals, although the Cavs will be without at least two of their starters — point guard Darius Garland,

Mike Brown, the head coach of the Knicks, is using an NFL star as an example of the attitude he wants his team to have.

The Knicks and Cavaliers are two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, entering the new season with high expectations. They'll meet in the season opener on Wednesday night. Here's how you can watch the game.

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The Knicks are also heading into Wednesday’s contest banged up. They will be without Mitchell Robinson and Josh Hart. All-Star forward Karl-Anthony Towns is questionable with a right quad strain. There’s also a possibility they may be without OG Anunoby as well, as he’s probable to play as he’s recovering from a left ankle sprain.