Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau expects Karl-Anthony Towns, the team’s new cornerstone, to make his preseason debut against the Hornets on Sunday in Charlotte — barring any setbacks.

After making a blockbuster deal to acquire Karl-Anthony Towns from the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Knicks are all-in on a championship. But making such a large trade ratchets up the pressure.

Karl-Anthony towns, who just left the Minnesota Timberwolves for the New York Knicks said about his social justice work that “to be recognized for what I do off the court is all I’ve ever wanted to do.