2015 NBA Draft: What if the New York Knicks Fall to No. 5?

Apr 6, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Justise Winslow holds up a piece of the net after defeating the Wisconsin Badgers in the 2015 NCAA Men

1. Justise Winslow, Duke Blue Devils

Position: Shooting Guard, Small Forward

Age: 19

Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’6.5″, 222 pounds, 6’10.25″

Slash Line: .486/.418/.641

Season Averages: 29.1 MPG, 12.6 PPG, 6.5 RPG, 1.3 ORPG 2.1 APG, 1.3 SPG, 0.9 BPG, 1.2 3PM

Justise Winslow of the Duke Blue Devils is a prospect who compares favorably to current Golden State Warriors wing Andre Iguodala. Iguodala, an All-Star and two-time All-Defensive Team selection, made his name as a do-it-all player who excels on defense.

Winslow could develop into that same type of player.

Winslow is a strong ball-handler with good court vision and the ability to score in the half court as a shooter or penetrator. He’s also a dominant defensive player, when focused, whose athleticism permits positional versatility.

It doesn’t hurt that Winslow and Carmelo Anthony already seem to have a bond.

That’s compelling.

That alone won’t convince Phil Jackson to select Justise Winslow, but that doesn’t mean he shouldn’t be a top option. Winslow is a dynamic playmaker with elite defensive potential and the ability to play the 2 or 3.

Finding an interior force should be a top priority, but with an influx of free agent big men, landing a star perimeter prospect would be ideal.

At No. 5, there’s no better option than Winslow.

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