Through their free-agency activity so far and the expected hiring of Mike Brown to be their next head coach, the New York Knicks have made one thing unassailably clear: They are all-in on juicing their offense—potential collateral damage on defense be absolutely damned.

Brown is notorious for holding players accountable. His potential employer is betting on personality and diligence more than anything else.

Sports' Lorenzo Reyes breaks down the Knicks decision to bring in Mike Brown as their next head coach.