For now, and until Jalen Brunson returns, the Knicks have found its formula: Turn defense into offense, disrupt opponents and let the stops fuel their attack.

Mitchell Robinson’s body transformation is hardly Barry Bonds circa the early 2000s, but through the first couple weeks of his return to the Knicks, he has progressed as hoped.

In free agency, the Jalen Brunson-led Knicks could acquire an ex-Oklahoma City Thunder star who can adequately score and assist as a role player. Westbrook was an electric lead guard with the Thunder.