Let's be clear, like it or not, Towns is the Knicks' opening-day center. In fact, he's the only seven-footer on the roster with any notable experience. So, his playing center is a no-brainer to begin the season.

After making a blockbuster deal to acquire Karl-Anthony Towns from the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Knicks are all-in on a championship. But making such a large trade ratchets up the pressure.

The New York Knicks may have brought in the best player from their three-team blockbuster trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Charlotte Hornets in four-time All-Star center/power forward Karl-Anthony Towns,