Who is the cancer? Hart "given" Robinson and it is difficult to rescue him. Teague pointed directly at Brunson

On May 26, the G3 showdown between the Knicks and the Pacers officially kicked off in the Eastern Conference Finals. Before the game, the Knicks officially announced that Mitchell Robinson would be promoted to the starter, while Josh Hart was transferred to the bench. Former NBA player Jeff Teague called for his injustice, saying that this was all Brunson's problem.

This change is not without reason. The Knicks lost 109-114 to the Pacers in the playoffs, and fell behind 0-2 in the series. What's worse is that this is their two consecutive home defeats. The team situation is already in jeopardy and it is urgent to turn the situation around with changes.

New York correspondent Ian Begley previously reported that the Knicks are seriously considering making lineup adjustments in Game 3, intending to move Mitchell Robinson to the starting lineup and let Josh Hart come on as a substitute. Judging from the current situation, this adjustment is about to be implemented in the G3 game, and Robinson is sure to start in this key game. At that time, the Knicks G3's starting lineup will be Jaylen Brunson, OG-Anunobi, Mikal-Bridges, Carl-Anthony Towns and Mitchell-Robinson.

In fact, Knicks player Josh Hart had a premonition that he might be a substitute. In an interview with reporters, he showed an open-minded and positive attitude. Hart said he has experienced various roles in his career, from the 15th man on the team, to the third core on the team, to the sixth man on the team, and he accepted it with all his strength. He firmly believes that he has the ability to start in the league, after all, his performance this year is quite outstanding. However, he also said frankly that if the team really needs to make adjustments, he is willing to accept this arrangement. In his opinion, we cannot shout to sacrifice for the team and let go of personal gains and losses, but we complain again after the decision really comes. Hart's words fully reflect his sense of responsibility and selfless sacrifice to the team.

However, former NBA player Jeff Teague has a different view on the Knicks’ situation on his own podcast. He believes that the Knicks' loss is not Hart's problem, and the real crux of the problem lies in Brunson. Teague noted that in 24 seconds of offense, Brunson took 17 seconds to dribble. When dribbling, he is always busy looking for pick-and-roll, constantly changing defenders, and obsessed with singles. Teague believes that the Pacers' Halliburton is the most critical player in the series, and Brunson's style of holding the ball completely lost the rhythm of his teammates. This is why when Brunson leaves the court, the team's offensive rhythm becomes smoother. Teague said bluntly that although Brunson is a very outstanding player, his holding time has been too long, which seriously affected the overall cooperation of the team.

It is undeniable that Brunson's performance this season is remarkable. He was selected for the second team of the Best Team and won the Most Key Player Award. His personal abilities are unquestionable. In the first two games of the Eastern Conference Finals, he averaged 39.5 points, 8.0 assists and shot 53.8% from the field, which is also a key factor in the Knicks' ability to fight the Pacers until the end. However, Brunson's own problems are also very prominent. He is too sticky and likes to play singles. He seems to have only the basket in his eyes and ignores cooperation with his teammates. This is also the main reason why the Knicks cannot win the game. If Brunson could make some sacrifices, perhaps the Knicks wouldn't need to demote Hart to the bench at all. But judging from the current situation, it is unlikely that the Knicks' lineup adjustment will play a substantial role.