We are 2 weeks away from one of the only annual nights that matter for the Knicks- the NBA Draft. Of the 6 major mock drafts, 3 are projecting Sexton, 2 Trae Young, and 1 Wendell Carter. Unrelated to the Knicks, but the Doncic appears to be falling now.
Trae Young scares the hell out of me. I would prefer either Bridges- Mikal first, to taking Young. For me Porter Jr. would be the dream pick. I know the medical and personality concerns, but he's worth the risk. I saw an ESPN mock draft special a few weeks ago that had him dropping out of the lottery but that doesn't seem realistic.
Who would you guys be targeting? Knicks need to nail this one.
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Dude what? He was an all star last year as a 21 year old just tapping into the potential of his game. That's despite terrible coaching and mismanagement.
There's such a huge gap between "carry a team to a title" and "good player".
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Taking another PG does seem unattractive but I suppose it's BPA when you're not very good like the Knicks.
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Taking another PG does seem unattractive but I suppose it's BPA when you're not very good like the Knicks.
I think the list is longer than that. I'd add Wendell Carter, Zhaire Smith and Michael Porter Jr to the list. Probably Lonnie Walker too.
There isnt one single person here that had KP pegged as a 20-7-3 guy in his 3rd year.
Hes a huge piece moving toward.
I expect us to be pretty excited about our future going into the summer of 2019, with the ninth pick this year, a probable lottery pick next year, and money to spend.
I think frenchy is going to be a good starter. He can defend, shoot and finish. Just needs experience, confidence and more growth/strength. Hes got the most important attribute work ethic.
If not give me Trae Young..
My opinion will change maybe, but I want Porter for sure
why? why cant he be a 2?
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why? why cant he be a 2?
Why cant he be a one??
Again, no one had KP doing what he did in year 3 back when he was drafted. No all of a sudden hes a finished product?
KP is on a wonderful trajectory. The injury sucked but it wont stop him. Hes going to be a super star player if hes not insanely unlucky along the way.
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The Knicks have representation at the Priority Sports Pro Day in Chicago, where Michael Porter Jr. is working out, per sources. Knicks president Steve Mills and GM Scott Perry were not there but the Knicks have a pre-draft meeting scheduled with Porter Jr., per ESPN sources.
Agreed. He definitely has a long way to go. He was a disaster offensively. Lets see how things shake out these next 6 months. Its unfair to just assume that Frankie will go from bad to good offensively.
A guy like Mikal is a fine pick, but he needs a playmaker to get him open looks, too. The pieces won't fall into place until we get that slashing guard who will get KP layups and dunks, and get the wings some open looks from deep.
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Taking another PG does seem unattractive but I suppose it's BPA when you're not very good like the Knicks.
I think the list is longer than that. I'd add Wendell Carter, Zhaire Smith and Michael Porter Jr to the list. Probably Lonnie Walker too.
I agree that once you get past the top 5, in whichever order they may go, things seem pretty wide open.
@TheHoopCentral
The Phoenix Suns are showing serious interest in Trae Young, looking to trade for another pick in the Top 10 to draft him.