A pair of Timberland boots. A construction helmet. An orange vest. And, of course, a walk-out song.

That’s how Mike Brown’s coaching staff celebrates the Knicks’ defensive player of the game after each win this season.

New York entered Sunday’s 6 p.m. matchup against the Brooklyn Nets (1-8) at 5-3, meaning five players have already worn the full “lockdown” outfit: OG Anunoby has earned the honor twice, while Josh Hart, Miles McBride and Jordan Clarkson have each claimed it once.

“It’s extremely important. One of our values is joy. One of our principles or rules is to have fun,” Brown said after practice at the team’s Tarrytown facility on Saturday. “If you’re gonna preach something or say something, you gotta be about it.

“We try to find different ways to find that joy or to try to h

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