The New York Knicks and head coach Jeff Hornacek could finally feature Kristaps Porzingis more at center during the upcoming season, according to ESPN’s Ian Begley.

Just as they did last season, Hornacek and the Knicks want to push the pace this season and, per league sources, would like to see Porzingis at center more frequently (he spent roughly 20 percent of his minutes at center last season, per 82games.com).

For much of Porzingis’ career, the Knicks have played him at power forward in two-big line-ups alongside a traditional center like Joakim Noah, Willy Hernangomez, or Kyle O’Quinn.

However, Porzingis’ 7-foot-3 frame and unique skillset—his ability to shoot from range, handle the ball, post up, protect the rim, and defend along the perimeter in switches—makes him just about the perfect center in the modern NBA.

Porzingis’ presence as a stretch-five surrounded by other capable shooters would significantly improve the Knicks’ spacing on offense. New York ranked just 18th in terms of offensive efficiency in their first year under Hornacek last season.

And with Kristaps Porzingis hard at work to add more muscle to his frame during the offseason, he should have the strength and mass to hold up better at the more physically demanding center position.