2020-2021 College/Draft Thread Part 3

[NewKnicks]

You never take a guard over a wing if the skillsets are similar, and in this case Cade is actually more skilled offensively.

We will find out. But in the end I think both will be great players, so I don't think you can go wrong with either. And Cade will be the PG on any team that drafts him. You can call him a wing, but he'll be bringing up the ball.

That's even more reason to draft Cade over him I'm calling Cade a wing because of what he'll most likely be guarding in the NBA, a 6'8" wing with shot creation is the most valuable player type right now, if they can run offense that's an even bigger deal.

I like Suggs, but the ceiling for Cade is just much higher cause of his size.

This is your opinion, and I have my opinion. Both will probably be 10 time All-Stars. You don't have any idea what the ceiling for Suggs is. But we're going back and forth over nothing. I'm literally saying both will be great.

[NewKnicks]

I would take Suggs with the #1 pick. The kid is just fantastic. He plays the game the right way, and he's a winner and big shot maker. Good shot for rookie of the year. A lot of people might say I'm crazy for passing up Cade, but I just fell in love with Suggs this year. I watched both of them a lot, and both I think are going to be all-stars. But Suggs is my guy if I'm drafting 1.

You never take a guard over a wing if the skillsets are similar, and in this case Cade is actually more skilled offensively.

Cade & Suggs seems to have highest floor.
Cade definitely has advantage with his size.

Player I like is Green.
His athleticism is best in recent years.
Jumps up with speed & floats in air very Jordan like.
He looks to have highest ceiling.

There is an argument to draft Green #1 too. Could be the best of them all. There is also an argument for Mobley. This draft has the potential to go down as the greatest ever. It's gonna be fun watching all these kids on their respective teams next year. Too bad we don't have a shot at any of them. So happy we won 1 playoff game this year over the potential to get a really great player in this draft. I hate to rehash this, but I still don't get the point of trading for Rose. There is no way the front office thought we were going anywhere. Should have just been bad for one more damn year. It's going to become more and more aggravating too, when these players are drafted, and we start seeing them on the court next year. Oh well.

[HerSports85]

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[WargamesX]

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Got that Lavine bounce

[Davis18]

You never take a guard over a wing if the skillsets are similar, and in this case Cade is actually more skilled offensively.

Cade & Suggs seems to have highest floor.
Cade definitely has advantage with his size.

Player I like is Green.
His athleticism is best in recent years.
Jumps up with speed & floats in air very Jordan like.
He looks to have highest ceiling.

There is an argument to draft Green #1 too. Could be the best of them all. There is also an argument for Mobley. This draft has the potential to go down as the greatest ever. It's gonna be fun watching all these kids on their respective teams next year. Too bad we don't have a shot at any of them. So happy we won 1 playoff game this year over the potential to get a really great player in this draft. I hate to rehash this, but I still don't get the point of trading for Rose. There is no way the front office thought we were going anywhere. Should have just been bad for one more damn year. It's going to become more and more aggravating too, when these players are drafted, and we start seeing them on the court next year. Oh well.

Dolan fired Mills year too early.
I am sure Leon & co. will bring in establised players using their connections.
Draft picks are trade pawns unless we really hit lotto with mid to late picks.

[knickstape4ever]

Boston getting bigger

he and Ziaire had a similar: they weren't physically ready

didn't notice Ziaire looking much bigger in recent photo's or vids, so I'm a bit concerned. but I'd take a chance on both.

perfect scenario would be:

1(19) Bouknight
1(21) Ziaire
2(32) Boston

I'm doubting Bouknight falls tho, seems like his stock is rising back up

[The Lamma]

Boston getting bigger

he and Ziaire had a similar: they weren't physically ready

didn't notice Ziaire looking much bigger in recent photo's or vids, so I'm a bit concerned. but I'd take a chance on both.

perfect scenario would be:

1(19) Bouknight
1(21) Ziaire
2(32) Boston

I'm doubting Bouknight falls tho, seems like his stock is rising back up

Keep seeing Boston mocked in the early 2nd, doubt he makes it that far either... some team is going to roll the dice on him in the 20s. High reward, low risk at that point.

[camillepd]

My Knicks draft picks as of today:

1(19) Chris Duarte—SG
1(21) Johnny Juzang—SF
2(32) Kofi Cockburn—Center
2(58) Ibou Dianko Badji—Center

[Fat]

Boston getting bigger

he and Ziaire had a similar: they weren't physically ready

didn't notice Ziaire looking much bigger in recent photo's or vids, so I'm a bit concerned. but I'd take a chance on both.

perfect scenario would be:

1(19) Bouknight
1(21) Ziaire
2(32) Boston

I'm doubting Bouknight falls tho, seems like his stock is rising back up

Keep seeing Boston mocked in the early 2nd, doubt he makes it that far either... some team is going to roll the dice on him in the 20s. High reward, low risk at that point.

Thunder or rockets could easily take him I think the rockets have like 3 first round picks. If the Knicks are interested they’d have to take him 19

[waya]

Just started absorbing information/videos on these kids and I immediately understand the Bouknight hype. Wouldnt even be mad if we packaged the picks to move up and get him.

If not, either Tre Mann or Ayo Dosunmu would be nice consolation picks

[TBri1974]

I think Wagner falls and we grab him. He's not an upside player as much as some of these others are, but a really solid, plug-n-play defender with positional versatility. I am still on the youth train and would love to see us use at least 3 of our picks, but realistically I think we don't bring in more than 2 rookies.

[Richard4444]

I believe we will try to trade up or trade out for sure. But I think a deal is unlikely.

Packaging both FRPs to trade up only makes sense to get a potential star that drops around 13/18 (Bouknight, Giddey, or Mitchell). I don't think it's a good deal trading up only to get a role player like Isaiah Jackson/Wagner. Its better to get 19 and 21 pick players then.

Trade out to get a vet is also tough. I don't believe there are many teams that want to start over and trade good vets for pick(s). Maybe Grant, Barnes, and CJ could be options. Indiana could start over but with the coach changing, I believe they will test the current rester first. Wizards and Portland should not trade their stars at draft night too. It would be stupid to give FRP to get bad contracts like Kemba, Wall and Buddy.

[WargamesX]

Boston getting bigger

he and Ziaire had a similar: they weren't physically ready

didn't notice Ziaire looking much bigger in recent photo's or vids, so I'm a bit concerned. but I'd take a chance on both.

perfect scenario would be:

1(19) Bouknight
1(21) Ziaire
2(32) Boston

I'm doubting Bouknight falls tho, seems like his stock is rising back up

Keep seeing Boston mocked in the early 2nd, doubt he makes it that far either... some team is going to roll the dice on him in the 20s. High reward, low risk at that point.

Thunder or rockets could easily take him I think the rockets have like 3 first round picks. If the Knicks are interested they’d have to take him 19

Yeah I definitely could see those two teams taking a flyer on him. They have 3-5 seasons of development in front of them so why not take a flyer.

[TheGreenArrow]

JOSH GIDDEY FOLKS JOSH GIDDEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[3toheadmelo]

No clue who he is

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[3toheadmelo]

Yes!!! We working out Bones Hyland

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As the draft gets closer, Walton said more than 20 teams have called him seeking to schedule workouts with Hyland. From a logistical standpoint, they’ll probably only be able to do about half of those, he said.

But Hyland will have workouts with the Utah Jazz and New York Knicks before the combine, Walton said, then about nine more afterward.

[DaGawd]

Yes!!! We working out Bones Hyland

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As the draft gets closer, Walton said more than 20 teams have called him seeking to schedule workouts with Hyland. From a logistical standpoint, they’ll probably only be able to do about half of those, he said.

But Hyland will have workouts with the Utah Jazz and New York Knicks before the combine, Walton said, then about nine more afterward.

Immanuel Quickley replacement

[TheGreenArrow]

Boston getting bigger

he and Ziaire had a similar: they weren't physically ready

didn't notice Ziaire looking much bigger in recent photo's or vids, so I'm a bit concerned. but I'd take a chance on both.

perfect scenario would be:

1(19) Bouknight
1(21) Ziaire
2(32) Boston

I'm doubting Bouknight falls tho, seems like his stock is rising back up

Add giddey to the list at as another option if Bouknight is gone!!!!!

That’s my top 4!!!!!!!!

[Marty McFly]

I've seen some highlights of the top prospects in this draft, and sure it's not totally telling of the talent, but I think this team needs to find a way to trade up into the top 2. they legit need to offer someone a grandfather deal everyone should be available including the cap space to take on bad contracts, cause lets be real, the knicks aren't signing any big time talent with all that cap space.

[DaGawd]

I've seen some highlights of the top prospects in this draft, and sure it's not totally telling of the talent, but I think this team needs to find a way to trade up into the top 2. they legit need to offer someone a grandfather deal everyone should be available including the cap space to take on bad contracts, cause lets be real, the knicks aren't signing any big time talent with all that cap space.

The only player on the roster that probably put us over in a package to acquire a top 2 pick is Barrett