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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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Dec 1, 2015; Raleigh, NC, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Caris LeVert (23) dribbles around North Carolina State Wolfpack forward Cody Martin (15) during the second half at PNC Arena. Michigan won 66-59. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 1, 2015; Raleigh, NC, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Caris LeVert (23) dribbles around North Carolina State Wolfpack forward Cody Martin (15) during the second half at PNC Arena. Michigan won 66-59. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports /

Caris LeVert, Michigan Wolverines

Age: 21 (8/25/1994)
Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’7″, 191 pounds, 6’10”
Slash Line: .506/.446/.794
Season Averages: 30.9 MPG, 16.5 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 4.9 APG, 1.0 SPG, 1.9 3PM

If Caris LeVert had a clean bill of health, he’d be a lottery pick in the 2016 NBA Draft. He’s one of the elite shooting guard prospects in this draft class, with a rare combination of physical measurements, defensive upside, and offensive versatility.

If the New York Knicks have an opportunity to land LeVert in the second round, it wouldn’t be a terrible idea to gamble on his star ceiling.

The foundation for LeVert’s draft stock is his devastating jump shot. He can pull up and shoot over a vast majority of shooting guards due to his size at 6’7″ with a 6’10” wingspan, and moves well without the ball to create catch-and-shoot opportunities.

Even if LeVert is unable to rediscover anything else that makes him special, his jumper could still earn him a quality career.

When healthy, LeVert has shown the ability to facilitate, take opponents off the bounce, and defend at a high level. He had two games with at least 10 assists in 2015-16, for whatever that’s worth, and consistently improved his isolation playmaking during his career at Michigan.

LeVert is a massive gamble due to his injury history, but in the second round, it’s go big or go home.

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