This must be the most worrying piece of Knicks quotes I’ve put together to date.

Why? Check for yourself.

Hint? Read the headline again.

Mike Brown

On the ugly loss to the Cavaliers:

“An ugly game, obviously. We didn’t do much right defensively, we didn’t do much right offensively. Our turnovers in the first half really put a damper on things we were trying to do… We had some decent looks throughout the course of the game, but we couldn’t knock a shot down.”

On the Knicks’ offensive pace issues:

“One of the things we have to do better, especially offensively, is play with pace. Our pace isn’t good. We have to do a better job of getting to the corners, we have to do a better job of playing with pace in the frontcourt.”

On the third-quarter offensive collapse:

“There were some things we could’ve done better defensively, but our offense was non-existent, in terms of pace, the ability to touch the paint, and spray the ball. All that stuff came to play in that third quarter.”

On the third-quarter breakdown:

“No matter what we did, we either turned the ball over or we had a tough shot. So we made some play calls tonight. But we didn’t generate anything from the calls that we made.”

On the reality of Towns’ shot distribution:

“Some of the questions, you’d have to ask him. … End of the day, [Brunson’s] getting the most field-goal attempts. KAT’s our second-best player. Go look at the cumulative stats. He’s got the second-most field goal attempts. He’s the second-leading scorer. He was an All-Star. … But at the end of the day, if it averages out to where he’s what I just said he is, second in those categories and he’s an All-Star, he’s having a pretty good year. He’s not going to get 10 shots every half of every game. He’s not going to shoot 50% from three and 75% from the two. It’s just not going to happen. I understand it’s something that we need to talk about and I’m OK talking about it, but until those numbers change, there’s not much for me to say because he’s getting an opportunity.”

On bench depth affecting starters:

“When you start going down the line, you see guys are playing well, you’re going to try to find ways to get them in the game. When you try to find ways to get them in the game, it’s going to be less minutes for other guys. So it’s a fine balance — I’ve said this about Landry, he had 23 [minutes in Sunday’s win over the Bulls]. So it’s great if I can keep him at 23. But I’m not always going to keep him at 23. He played 23. Mikal played 30. So it’s give and take where if somebody is playing well, we’ll try to keep them on the floor, but that might mean others will see their field goal attempts and their minutes may go down because they’re not on the floor as much.”

Jeremy Sochan

On his early struggles with the Knicks:

“It’s a process. It’s my fourth game here. So we’ll figure it out. We’ll be good.”

On adjusting to new dynamics in New York:

“It’s my first time adjusting to a different dynamic. So it’s going to take some time to figure out and, of course, I haven’t been in a lot of game shape. So altogether there are going to [be] ups and downs. But I’m blessed and excited to be in this situation. And I truly believe I can add to this team.”

On the process of learning new tendencies:

“I think it’s just learning how everyone wants to play. The vibe on the team and all those sorts of things. And I think it’s pretty easy for me to learn the playbook. But now it’s learning everybody’s tendencies. What they like and what don’t like. Just trying to figure out that part. That’s offense and defense, too.”

On regaining game shape:

“[Tuesday] I felt a little better than Chicago [on Sunday] and the other two games. There’s nothing you can really do to get into game shape. That’s a whole different story. But it only takes a few games and then you start feeling better.”

Josh Hart

On still trying to find this team’s identity:

“I think we’re still trying to figure it out. I think we’re still figuring out the style we want to play, the identity we want to play. I think that is where some of those lulls come from. We have to, collectively, figure that out. Time is of the essence. We have to really spend the next 20 or so games really finding our identity and how we want to execute.”

On poor execution vs. Cleveland:

“We just didn’t play well enough. We didn’t execute offensively.”

Karl-Anthony Towns

On the need for finding consistency before the playoffs:

“For us, it’s about the consistency. When you play a seven-game series, you have to win four of those seven. You have to consistently be good. Sometimes you’re great, but the other team is just better that night, and you have to accept those results. You go into a series thinking you need to win five of seven. We just have to be the best version of ourselves come playoff time.”

On the Knicks not knowing Brown’s system yet:

“Right now, we’re all trying to figure it out. We’re still trying to figure out the system, the new things we’re doing, the nuances that go with it and the changes we’re trying to make. It’s still a work in progress. I know, being in New York, everyone wants a finished product right now. People want instant gratification, but we’re still trying to figure out a lot.”

On dealing with pressure aon nd focusing on winning:

“Personally, my career has been full of pressure. I’ve always been held to a higher standard than everyone. I understand that criticism comes with that when you’re not succeeding, and rightfully so. My whole career has been based on me getting that ring and winning. I understand, more than ever now in my career, that winning trumps everything. That’s why I’m so adamant about our team staying together, having that continuity, having that unity and nothing deteriorating us or dividing us on this team.”

Jalen Brunson

On wanting to retire a Knick:

“I would love to be here for the rest of my career. I love this place. They’ve welcomed me with open arms. They’ve been behind my back since Day 1. I built a life here. And I love the city, I love the fans, I love everything this place has offered me, on and off the court. So I just love it here. And I’d love to stay.”

On his ‘do right by me’ quote:

“I said I would hope they do right by me. Regardless of what it is.”

On the Knicks’ ceiling:

“I know how good we can be.”

Mikal Bridges

On embracing sacrifice:

“I think it’s for everybody. Me as well. You’ve just got to sacrifice, find your moments and play the right way.”

On supporting Shamet’s rise:

“Landry’s so good, plays the game the right way. I know he’s been dealing with the shoulder stuff for some time. Just happy he’s healthy and playing, because this is how he plays when he’s healthy.”

Landry Shamet

On his shot-making confidence:

“Ball has gone in. I’m trying to play basketball, man. It’s fun. The system is great.”

On returning from injury:

“I just want to play basketball, man. When you’re hurt, you’re not in a position where you can compete and play. So at the end of the day, I’m just happy I’m able to compete and play. It’s fun. It’s a really fun group to play with. The constant pursuit of trying to get better and grow collectively, that’s something I enjoy. It’s cool to be a part of it.”