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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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Apr 2, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Syracuse Orange guard Malachi Richardson (23) drives to the basket against North Carolina Tar Heels guard Joel Berry II (2) during the second half in the 2016 NCAA Men
Apr 2, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Syracuse Orange guard Malachi Richardson (23) drives to the basket against North Carolina Tar Heels guard Joel Berry II (2) during the second half in the 2016 NCAA Men /

Malachi Richardson, Syracuse Orange

Age: 20 (1/5/1996)
Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’6.25″, 200 pounds, 7’0″
Slash Line: .369/.353/.720
Season Averages: 34.4 MPG, 13.4 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 2.1 APG, 1.2 SPG, 2.1 3PM

Malachi Richardson broke out during the 2016 NCAA Tournament. He was overwhelmingly inconsistent during a vast majority of his other appearances, but has elite physical tools for an NBA shooting guard.

The good news: having signed with an agent, Richardson, who attended the same school as New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony, has now officially entered the 2016 NBA Draft.

The bad news: Richardson signing with an agent likely means he’s received first-round interest.

Richardson is one of the better 3-point shooters in this draft class, He was inefficient in his ability to finish against length, and generally failed to excel against opponents of similar builds and athleticism.

True as that may be, Richardson’s jump shot is NBA-caliber, and his upside is as significant as anyone in this draft class.

At 6’6″ and 200 pounds with a 7’0″ wingspan, Richardson has the prototypical build for a shooting guard. With a 38.0-inch vertical and NBA-caliber agility, Richardson has the tools to be a force.

If Richardson does manage to slip into the second round, he’s the type of player whom the Knicks should gamble on.

Next: The Next J.R.?

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