This is another added reason for Phil Jackson to draft, Wisconsin’s Frank Kaminsky in the first round.
According to Ian Begley, via Chad Ford of ESPN.com, The New York Knicks are considering trading down in the draft if Kentucky’s Karl-Anthony Towns, Duke’s Jahlil Okafor and Ohio State’s D’Angelo Russell have been selected before they make their pick.
“It sounds as if they remain on the fence about both Emmanuel Mudiay and [Kristaps] Porzingis. That’s why they’ve been looking at players such as … Frank Kaminsky in recent workouts. If the Knicks can get a valuable veteran and still land somewhere in the back end of the lottery, it might make more sense for them than taking a player they aren’t sold on at No. 4. We know several teams, including the Nuggets and Pacers, are trying to move up in the draft.”
Kaminsky would not be a bad option, and could be one of the more NBA ready players available to pair with Carmelo Anthony.
Kaminsky’s basketball IQ, added with his ability to stretch the floor, could help provide space for Anthony down low, and on the baseline.
Justise Winslow could be a viable option as well at four.