The New York Knicks have the No. 4 overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. It’s unlikely to land them the two big men they covet, but Phil Jackson and company could settle for the next best thing.
According to Chad Ford of ESPN, the Knicks are “looking strongly” at Willie Cauley-Stein with the pick.
Be patient. Take whoever falls. I think there are five guys worthy of the No. 1 pick. At four you’ll have your choice of two of them. Of the five guys, I don’t believe Towns or Russell will be there. But there are scenarios where Okafor, Mudiay or Porzingis will be there. And I hear that Justise Winslow has some strong support in New York. And two different sources today told me the Knicks are also looking strongly at Willie Cauley-Stein. They want a strong defender in New York which explains the Winslow and Cauley-Stein interest. Of course, I also think there’s a good chance they just trade this pick if the right veteran comes around. But for me, I think they really should keep it. Lots of talent with long-term potential where they are drafting.