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.

Let's be clear, like it or not, Towns is the Knicks' opening-day center. In fact, he's the only seven-footer on the roster with any notable experience. So, his playing center is a no-brainer to begin the season.

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.