On the 62nd episode of Hot Hand Theory, Geoff and XJ return and lay out why Mike Brown, Jalen Brunson, and the New York Knicks are set up for their best NBA title run since the ’70s. The duo breaks down the coaching shift from Thibs to Brown, how Brunson can hit another level without being iso-heavy, and why lineups featuring Deuce McBride and Karl-Anthony Towns could unlock New York’s two-way ceiling. We also announce our new site (hothandtheory.com), the community we’re building, and what’s coming this season from Hot Hand Theory!This is our season preview for the 2025–26 Knicks: a prime-age core, elite spacing with Towns-at-the-five lineups, and an Eastern Conference that just opened the door wide open. If you’re a Knicks or NBA fan, this episode frames the stakes and the path.We cover:🔹 Mike Brown vs Thibodeau: identity shift, tempo, decision-making, adjustments🔹“Probes” beats pace: why repeated creation attempts per possession raise shot quality🔹 Brunson’s next evolution: off-ball usage, pick & roll reads, efficiency, clutch profile🔹Deuce vs Mitch with the starters: POA defense, spacing, Bridges/OG synergy🔹 Towns at five: 5-out spacing, pick-and-pop gravity, rim protection trade-offs🔹 Preseason signals: half-court speed, lineup fits, early shot quality trends🔹 Why this is New York’s best title window since the ’70s💬 Let us know in the comments: What’s the biggest change under Mike Brown you expect to matter most by April? If you value evidence over noise, subscribe and catch every episode.#knicks #newyorkknicks #mikebrown #jalenbrunson #HotHandTheory #NBAPodcast #nbaseason