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New York Knicks: Attainable Shooting Guards In 2016 NBA Draft

By Maxwell Ogden

Dec 12, 2015; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Caris LeVert (23) during against the Delaware State Hornets in the first half at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 12, 2015; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Caris LeVert (23) during against the Delaware State Hornets in the first half at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 17, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; Virginia Cavaliers guard Malcolm Brogdon (15) passes the ball between Hampton Pirates guard Lawrence Cooks (4) and guard Brian Darden (14) during the second half at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 17, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; Virginia Cavaliers guard Malcolm Brogdon (15) passes the ball between Hampton Pirates guard Lawrence Cooks (4) and guard Brian Darden (14) during the second half at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

Malcolm Brogdon, Virginia Cavaliers

Age: 23 (12/11/1992)
Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’5.5″, 223 pounds,
Slash Line: .457/.391/.897
Season Averages: 34.1 MPG, 18.2 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 3.1 APG, 0.9 SPG, 2.0 3PM

Malcolm Brogdon shares a great deal with a younger Arron Afflalo. He’s a very good 3-point shooter who can create midrange shooting opportunities, defend at a high level, and work both on and off-ball.

If the New York Knicks do a better job of tapping into Brogdon’s defensive potential than Afflalo’s previous teams were able to, he could develop All-Defense level tendencies.

When it comes to defensive-minded players, creating positive habits is of the utmost importance. Brogdon is already a committed defender, but many prospects have been before him—up until their first few games of being dominated by a star-caliber scorer.

Brogdon seems to have a great head on his shoulders, but the need for development remains.

Brogdon has a prototypical build for a shooting guard at 6’6″ and 223 pounds with a 6’11” wingspan. He does a very good job of drawing contact, has better handles than he’s given credit for, and has the potential to be a 40 percent 3-point shooter.

With the proper coaching, the reigning ACC Defensive Player of the Year could be a true 3-and-D weapon for the Knicks.

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