An appearance at 7 players who could fascinate the Knicks following the outcomes of Thursdays NBA draft lottery:
The Knicks have currently “Zoomed” with the German League standout who matured in France, according to a French media outlet. The lefty playmaker is originally from the U.S. but can speak French with Frank Ntilikina. The 19-year-old is a project but imaginative with great vision– smooth in all areas.
If the Knicks rise into the leading three and cant get Ball, the Georgia shooting guard has appeal as another risk-reward possible star. Hes got a fantastic body and elite athleticism but struggles with his outdoors shot (40.6 field-goal percentage).
If Rose is as fanatical about preparing a point player as predecessor Steve Mills, Iowa States Haliburton will be thought about. He checks a great deal of boxes– a strong 3-point shooter with high basketball IQ and size– however is not explosive.
The Kentucky combination guard includes a rave review in The Post from new assistant coach Kenny Payne. Regardless of being slightly undersized, Maxey might become a scoring eager beaver and tenacious protector. Might be the sleeper.
Cole Anthony and LaMelo BallGetty Images (2 )Despite a bad freshman season at North Carolina, the New York item has the potential to be a breakout scoring point guard and would enjoy a chance to fit up for the home town team. Greg Anthonys son would end up being the face of the franchise, however scouts are divided on whether he can ever be a real point guard.
The electrical 6-foot-7 playmaker has the athletic talent to end up being an All-Star and difference-maker in a draft lacking them. Knicks president Leon Rose is all about upside and star power. If the Knicks increase into the leading 3 and cant get Ball, the Georgia shooting guard has appeal as another risk-reward potential star. The Knicks have actually already “Zoomed” with the German League standout who grew up in France, according to a French media outlet.
There is no higher risk-reward possibility in the draft. The electric 6-foot-7 playmaker has the athletic talent to end up being an All-Star and difference-maker in a draft lacking them. However, hes been a poor 3-point shooter– not unlike his bro Lonzo– and his defensive intensity was suspect in Australia. Plus, an unhappy Lavar Ball can tear apart a franchise. Knicks president Leon Rose is all about upside and star power. Rose previously represented the Ball Brothers.
Potentially the very first Israeli lottery game choice, he is a two-way forward who can pass, defend and shoot from the outside, but at 19 might face a big learning curve regardless of being a standout on Maccabi Tel Aviv.
