NY Knicks 2020 Draft Big Board #1 Pick - 24 Hours to VOTE!

[mpharris36]

The game is simple. There will always be a list of players you can vote on plus one write in option called "other" if you feel the BPA for the knicks isn't able to be voted on. Every day I will tally see who had the most votes and that player will be off the board. Then we will go down #2 and #3 pick ect.....Once someone comes off the list and they win I will add another player to the list (maybe based on write-in options)

You can comment below on why your voting for the above player you selected. Lets also try to keep this Knicks related since a general big board probably doesn't make sense. This game is if you are the knicks GM what would your big board consist of.

[RHODEY]

The game is simple. There will always be a list of players you can vote on plus one write in option called "other" if you feel the BPA for the knicks isn't able to be voted on. Every day I will tally see who had the most votes and that player will be off the board. Then we will go down #2 and #3 pick ect.....Once someone comes off the list and they win I will add another player to the list (maybe based on write-in options)

You can comment below on why your voting for the above player you selected. Lets also try to keep this Knicks related since a general big board probably doesn't make sense. This game is if you are the knicks GM what would your big board consist of.

Voted for Lamelo, even though he's not my favorite - Hayes is. You just have to take a chance that he is a play making Savant....Im talking Jason Kidd level.

[mpharris36]

The game is simple. There will always be a list of players you can vote on plus one write in option called "other" if you feel the BPA for the knicks isn't able to be voted on. Every day I will tally see who had the most votes and that player will be off the board. Then we will go down #2 and #3 pick ect.....Once someone comes off the list and they win I will add another player to the list (maybe based on write-in options)

You can comment below on why your voting for the above player you selected. Lets also try to keep this Knicks related since a general big board probably doesn't make sense. This game is if you are the knicks GM what would your big board consist of.

Voted for Lamelo, even though he's not my favorite - Hayes is. You just have to take a chance that he is a play making Savant....Im talking Jason Kidd level.

Agreed under other circumstances I might have Anthony Edwards as my #1 prospect on my big board but since we are stuck with the Knicks roster I am going with LaMelo as well.

[Zenzibar]

A great passer makes the game so much easier for everyone and one with a great handle is even better.

[jvsimonetti0514]

Team LaMelo he’s probably a top 10 ball handler and passer as soon as he steps into an NBA court.

[Fat]

I went with Edwards not an easy decision but I think he has Proven to be a respectable #1 pick.

Can score in a variety of ways and has the physical gifts to go with it.

Even though we need a PG. I think Edwards has a little more leverage of somebody that can be an alpha on the floor.

[robillionaire]

stay me1o

[8516knicks]

I went under the assumption we'd pick 6th to 10th so Mello and Edwards would be gone.

Went with O.O. as from what I've read he's D and improving O might fit best with Mitch.

Board has convinced me off Topping (no D), Hayes (lefty only and not deadly from 3), Wiseman too iffy and not good Mitch combo, and Deni just seems a Eurosuspect like Frank (Doncic the exception and we already got Zingas as our Eurofind of the decade). Some players yet to appear might entice me like Bey if we're 9 or 10 pick.

[mpharris36]

I went under the assumption we'd pick 6th to 10th so Mello and Edwards would be gone.

Went with O.O. as from what I've read he's D and improving O might fit best with Mitch.

Board has convinced me off Topping (no D), Hayes (lefty only and not deadly from 3), Wiseman too iffy and not good Mitch combo, and Deni just seems a Eurosuspect like Frank (Doncic the exception and we already got Zingas as our Eurofind of the decade). Some players yet to appear might entice me like Bey if we're 9 or 10 pick.

no that is not the logic of this game.

This is the knicks board assuming we win the #1 pick. Then tomorrow the #1 pick will be off the board. Then we will select our #2 pick on our big board and then after.

You can change your vote.

[8516knicks]

I went under the assumption we'd pick 6th to 10th so Mello and Edwards would be gone.

Went with O.O. as from what I've read he's D and improving O might fit best with Mitch.

Board has convinced me off Topping (no D), Hayes (lefty only and not deadly from 3), Wiseman too iffy and not good Mitch combo, and Deni just seems a Eurosuspect like Frank (Doncic the exception and we already got Zingas as our Eurofind of the decade). Some players yet to appear might entice me like Bey if we're 9 or 10 pick.

no that is not the logic of this game.

This is the knicks board assuming we win the #1 pick. Then tomorrow the #1 pick will be off the board. Then we will select our #2 pick on our big board and then after.

You can change your vote.

OK -thanks - going with LaMello in that case.

[Strick]

LaMelo Ball. Been in the spotlight since he was like in 8th grade (so MSG/NYC shouldn’t be a “shock” to him), 6’7 PG with great handles and passing, his jumper is an area of concern but I truly think he’ll turn it around, and I truly think he’s the best player in the draft and has the best chance of becoming a star. He would have the Garden buzzing and him and Mitch in a PnR would be so damn fun to watch

[spree2kawhi]

The game is simple. There will always be a list of players you can vote on plus one write in option called "other" if you feel the BPA for the knicks isn't able to be voted on. Every day I will tally see who had the most votes and that player will be off the board. Then we will go down #2 and #3 pick ect.....Once someone comes off the list and they win I will add another player to the list (maybe based on write-in options)

You can comment below on why your voting for the above player you selected. Lets also try to keep this Knicks related since a general big board probably doesn't make sense. This game is if you are the knicks GM what would your big board consist of.

Voted for Lamelo, even though he's not my favorite - Hayes is. You just have to take a chance that he is a play making Savant....Im talking Jason Kidd level.

Only to find out he's Eric Snow.

[spree2kawhi]

LaMelo Ball. Been in the spotlight since he was like in 8th grade (so MSG/NYC shouldn’t be a “shock” to him), 6’7 PG with great handles and passing, his jumper is an area of concern but I truly think he’ll turn it around, and I truly think he’s the best player in the draft and has the best chance of becoming a star. He would have the Garden buzzing and him and Mitch in a PnR would be so damn fun to watch

What have you seen yourself that makes you believe he's any good? Imo: Not an athletic player, actually not an outstanding handle, never faced any defense, cannot shoot, can't defend, isn't quick.

Once he steps on an NBA court, he'll have top ten size for his position and be below average at everything else.

[malik959]

Edwards is too great of a talent to pass up, you have to take him.

[moocow007]

Lamelo is who I picked.

From a safe BPA standpoint I have Ball and Edwards about the same, so the tie breaker would be fit. Ball would fit better IMO.

As far as projecting LaMelo? He's more talented than his brother Lonzo (more athletic, more skilled, better passing). So if Lonzo is coming off a 14/7/6 season I'd expect LaMelo to be able to do something in the 16/9/6 range at some point early in his career and maintain it if he can get into the same mindset Lonzo was in this season. And it's likely that if Lonzo can LaMelo can as well. Is he perfect? NO. But again no one is in this draft!

Heck, there's a realistic chance that the best all around player in this draft may end up being Onyeka Okongwu. <-- if and when it happens you heard it here first.

MP...you should probably ask people to also include the player they would add to the list next once the current player is taken. For me the next person to add to the list is Haliburton.

[WargamesX]

Haliburton is my pick.

[RHODEY]

The game is simple. There will always be a list of players you can vote on plus one write in option called "other" if you feel the BPA for the knicks isn't able to be voted on. Every day I will tally see who had the most votes and that player will be off the board. Then we will go down #2 and #3 pick ect.....Once someone comes off the list and they win I will add another player to the list (maybe based on write-in options)

You can comment below on why your voting for the above player you selected. Lets also try to keep this Knicks related since a general big board probably doesn't make sense. This game is if you are the knicks GM what would your big board consist of.

Voted for Lamelo, even though he's not my favorite - Hayes is. You just have to take a chance that he is a play making Savant....Im talking Jason Kidd level.

Only to find out he's Eric Snow.

'My fear is Micheal Carter Williams or Jason Williams from the Kings...but I'm more fearful of passing on him and him then turning into a 6'8" Jason Kidd. If we do land Lamelo I might advocate Kidd as coach just for his development.

[Strick]

LaMelo Ball. Been in the spotlight since he was like in 8th grade (so MSG/NYC shouldn’t be a “shock” to him), 6’7 PG with great handles and passing, his jumper is an area of concern but I truly think he’ll turn it around, and I truly think he’s the best player in the draft and has the best chance of becoming a star. He would have the Garden buzzing and him and Mitch in a PnR would be so damn fun to watch

What have you seen yourself that makes you believe he's any good? Imo: Not an athletic player, actually not an outstanding handle, never faced any defense, cannot shoot, can't defend, isn't quick.

Once he steps on an NBA court, he'll have top ten size for his position and be below average at everything else.

His athleticism isn’t spectacular but I would be willing to bet he hasn’t lifted or done any advanced weight training (or very little). That can help athleticism. His handle is nice, sometimes he tries to do much with it and with his passing, but that doesn’t mean he’s not nice in both categories. I think he’s extremely hard to keep in front of you as a defender due to his feel for the game, his constant change of pace, creativity, etc. His jumper and defense are very valid reservations to have. Early on I’m sure they will sag off him and force him to shoot. I do think he becomes at the very least an average shooter which will open up everything else in his game because you have to give some respect to his jumper (eventually). His defense is something that definitely needs work but with his knowledge of the game and length I don’t see why he can’t be at least an average defender at the PG position.

His vision and creativity are the true appealing aspects outside his size. He does some incredible things on the court and has been doing them for years. He has bad habits that he needs to break or at the very least work on, but I think he’ll improve in those areas. If RJ can continue to improve his jumper, it would be extremely fun to watch LaMelo play in the PnR with Mitch where he’ll have the lob option of Mitch, could finish at the basket (which he is very creative around the basket as well), or he can swing it out to an open guy on the perimeter.

One of my main questions is how much will he need the ball in his hands to maximize what he does? We have seen how RJ can get frustrated when he does prolonged stretches without touching the ball (valid reason to be frustrated). Will Lamelo be able to be as effective and be able to spread the ball around much more? That’s an interesting question I think

[aq_ua]

BPA is clearly Anthony Edwards for the #1 pick. Need and fit should never be a considering with the first overall pick. The worst case is that RJ or Edwards is eventually traded, but it will be clear who the better player is. When you have a chance at drafting a potential star, you have to take the chance at the number 1 slot.

[Signature NYK]

Gotta go Ball, limited sample size in the NBL aside, on tape he's the most fluid ball handler and passer. Can create for himself and others. Cant teach touch with that height and he's got both. Needs to work on the shooting but the Ball boys seem to be willing to grow their games and work at their craft. Also his willingness to shoot and the range he may or may not have, opens up the offense as he'll shoot it if the defender goes under the screen. This is something our pgs have lacked for YEARS, the willingness to even attempt that shot let alone make it. And it might not seem like a lot but this limitation has had insane ripple effects on our half court offense as a whole.

He's already sneaky athletic and will grown into his "man body" over time. Kid could become a monster. I've always liked big PG's and I see a less athletic Penny with better passing ability in LaMelo.

Obviously gonna need shooters and defenders around him and this entire roster needs work, But PnR with Mitch should be a beautiful thing to watch. Also expect much more transition and running with him at the helm which should help RJ very much. He'll also pass RJ the ball if he's open on the wing, something our PG's almost never did.