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[Saba Sports News] Iman Shumpert is on board with the Knicks’ trade for Karl-Anthony Towns. While he expressed some concern about the Towns-Brunson pairing in clutch moments during a recent First Take appearance, he believes the trade improves the Knicks overall.
Speaking on behalf of his new ESPN+ series, *Taking One For The Team*, Shumpert shared his thoughts: “I think KAT fits really well with that team, with the personalities, the willingness to share. There’s something about him and Brunson that I like—it just feels right.”
Shumpert also compared the Towns-Brunson duo to Stockton and Malone, emphasizing their potential for strong pick-and-roll chemistry. He argued that Towns’ shooting efficiency and floor spacing make him a better fit for Brunson than Julius Randle was.
Randle’s tendency to drive aggressively contrasts with Towns’ ability to space the floor, which Shumpert believes complements Brunson’s playmaking.
In his Knicks debut, Towns scored 10 points, grabbed four rebounds, and hit a deep three-pointer, showing off his versatility. Although Randle has slightly higher assist numbers, Towns has been more efficient overall, shooting 52.4% from the field and 39.8% from beyond the arc compared to Randle’s 47.0% and 33.3%, respectively.
When asked if the Knicks are better with Towns than Randle, Shumpert confidently agreed