Two games into the Mike Brown era, the Knicks are starting to reveal early contours of a new identity — and a few rotational battles are already coming into focus. There’s been rust, of course, as players adjust to new offensive principles and spacing concepts. But there have also been flashes of rhythm and redefined roles. From Karl-Anthony Towns’ bumpy start to Mikal Bridges’ efficient burst, here’s a player-by-player look at the early returns in Abu Dhabi.

Karl-Anthony Towns

Game 1: 11 PTS, 5 REB, 1 AST, 1 STL, 2-4 FG

Game 2: 6 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST, 1-4 FG

Brown said he’d move Towns all over the floor. He never said it would click overnight. There are naturally some kinks to work out for the five-time All-Star, but expectations remain high — especially given Towns’ track record as on

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