New York Knicks: Attainable Small Forwards In 2016 NBA Draft
The New York Knicks are reportedly interested in trading into the second round of the 2016 NBA Draft. Which small forwards might be available for New York to select?
The New York Knicks have a head coach and a desire to trade into the 2016 NBA Draft. Thus, in a matter of weeks, two of New York’s three biggest question marks have been provided with relatively concrete answers.
It was Ian Begley of ESPN New York who first reported the Knicks’ interest in trading into the second round of the 2016 NBA Draft.
Yogi Ferrell has a workout scheduled with the Knicks, who intend to acquire a 2nd round draft pick, per sources https://t.co/CduBx6LAcz
— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) May 11, 2016
Having already outlined the point guards and shooting guards whom New York should target, it’s time to focus on the next position: small forward.
Carmelo Anthony is the franchise player, which makes small forward a position that can’t exactly be classified as a need. He’ll be 32 years old at the start of the 2015-16 season, however, and finding an ideal backup could be easier to do through the NBA Draft than free agency.
There are no shortage of options available.
In some instances, these players are specialists with a specific skill that can be plugged into Jeff Hornacek‘s system. In others, starting-caliber upside exists and should be explored for its long-term benefits.
The question is, which small forward prospects would best fit Hornacek and the Knicks?
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