Sep 23, 2025; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown speaks to the media during a media day press conference at the Madison Square Garden training center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

'Honestly, I Don’t Know' – New York Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns Seems Confused With Role Under Mike Brown

Originally posted on Hardwood Heroics | By Jordan Samar | Last updated Oct 21, 2025 8:27 AM ET

The New York Knicks are taking a whole new approach under head coach Mike Brown, and it may take them some time to put it all together, as they’ll experience some growing pains along the way.

Karl-Anthony Towns , one of the New York Knicks’ most valuable contributors last season, revealed he is uncertain about his role on the team in Brown’s high-octane offense during a recent press conference.

“Honestly, I don’t know. It’s just different. We’re still figuring it out,” Towns said via Knicks Videos on X (formerly known as Twitter). “I just go to score the ball if I get the ball, I’m just being aggressive in my play.”

Oct 13, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32), center, walks with Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3), left, and assistant coach Kevin Hanson before the game at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

“Stay in the present, don’t worry about all the chatter, all the noise outside. Just worry about what’s in the locker room, what we got accomplished, what we got to do, get better every day,” he added.

New York Knicks News: Mike Brown responds to Karl-Anthony Towns’ confusion on his role

Mike Brown was quizzed about Karl-Anthony Towns, and the New York Knicks tactician emphasized that anyone can succeed in his uptempo play style if they buy into it.

May 31, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) prepares to shoot a free throw against the Indiana Pacers in the third quarter during game six of the eastern conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

“It’s pretty easy because he’s open and willing to do everything,” Brown noted via Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News. “If he was stubborn, it’d be a little tougher, but he’s not.”

The New York Knicks went 4-1 in preseason, and Towns did pretty well in his three appearances against the Philadelphia 76ers (twice) and Minnesota Timberwolves. The team will open its 2025-26 season against the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 22.