The Knicks took advantage of the Timberwolves’ desire to avoid the second apron and acquired perennial All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and a first-round pick in a deal that’s done but not yet official.

Hart gave a glimpse of what he can do when confident. He connected on 43.5% of his three-pointers in the Knicks' first-round matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. And he was far less shy in that series than in the regular season, shooting an astonishing 6.2 three-pointers per game.

Towns is a proven superstar on the offensive end. But his shortcomings will also be scrutinized in the pressure cooker of NYC.