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Mike Brown's decision on Landry Shamet is showing early results
Summary
Coach Mike Brown pushed to re-sign guard Landry Shamet and to keep his non‑guaranteed roster spot, and the article reports that, as of Feb. 3, that choice is proving correct.
Content
Coach Mike Brown advocated strongly for re-signing Landry Shamet after reviewing his film before taking the Knicks job. He said he saw qualities that could make Shamet effective on both offense and defense. Brown pushed the organization to bring Shamet back even though others in the front office wanted to explore other options. He also campaigned to keep Shamet's non‑guaranteed contract after training camp. The article notes that broader judgments about Brown's schemes and personnel choices will wait until the end of the playoffs.
What we know:
- Brown watched tape before he was hired and became a fan of Shamet's play.
- Brown said he believed Shamet could be effective on both ends of the floor.
- Brown advocated to re-sign the 28-year-old guard despite differing views inside the organization.
- Brown campaigned to keep Shamet's non‑guaranteed roster spot after training camp.
- As of Feb. 3, the reporting describes Brown's decision to back Shamet as paying dividends.
Summary:
Brown's advocacy shaped roster decisions and, according to the article, has resulted in positive outcomes for Landry Shamet to date. The full assessment of Mike Brown's broader strategies and personnel moves remains pending until the end of the playoffs.
