When the New York Knicks acquired Karl-Anthony Towns, the vision was clear: add a superstar big man who could anchor the offense. What wasn’t as clear was how best to use him.

Last season, Towns was deployed primarily as a traditional five, handling the responsibilities of rim protection and rebounding. While capable, those duties often pulled him away from maximizing what makes him truly special — his offensive skill set.

Now, with both Josh Hart and Mitchell Robinson expected to be healthy, the Knicks have the flexibility to shift Towns back and forth between the four and five. That ability to toggle roles could unlock a new version of the Knicks’ offense under head coach Mike Brown.

Balancing KAT’s strengths and weaknesses

Towns has always been known as one of the league’s premier s

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