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New York Knicks: Attainable Point Guards In 2016 NBA Draft

By Maxwell Ogden

Feb 20, 2016; Bloomington, IN, USA; Indiana Hoosiers guard Yogi Ferrell (11) reacts to a basket against the Purdue Boilermakers at Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers won 77-73. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 20, 2016; Bloomington, IN, USA; Indiana Hoosiers guard Yogi Ferrell (11) reacts to a basket against the Purdue Boilermakers at Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers won 77-73. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 27, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Marcus Paige (5) cuts down the net after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the championship game in the East regional of the NCAA Tournament at Wells Fargo Center. Carolina won 88-74. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 27, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Marcus Paige (5) cuts down the net after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the championship game in the East regional of the NCAA Tournament at Wells Fargo Center. Carolina won 88-74. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

Marcus Paige, North Carolina Tar Heels

Age: 22 (9/11/1993)
Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’1.75″, 164 pounds, 6’6.25″
Slash Line: .398/.356/.774
Season Averages: 31.6 MPG, 12.6 PPG, 3.8 APG, 2.5 RPG, 1.1 SPG, 2.2 3PM

The North Carolina Tar Heels reached the 2016 National Championship Game. The starting point guard for that team was also the go-to player during clutch situations: 22-year-old floor general Marcus Paige.

There are some doubts surrounding how he’ll fare in the NBA, but Paige has the tools to be a solid contributor in the Triangle Offense.

Paige made his name at North Carolina as a clutch shooter who thrived in big games. His game-tying 3 against the Villanova Wildcats in the National Championship Game was a shining example of that.

At the 2016 NBA Draft Combine, Paige opened eyes to the fact that he’s more than just a clutch shooter; he’s a tantalizing athlete, as well.

Paige is quite thin, but he’s also quite explosive—something that was proven when he recorded a 39.5-inch max vertical leap. He stands at just under 6’2″ with a 6’6″ wingspan, which is excellent length for a point guard.

The jury is out on Paige’s NBA potential, but he’s worth working out and interviewing.

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