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2016 NBA Draft: Sleepers The Knicks Should Consider

By Maxwell Ogden

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 /
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Dec 19, 2015; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Caris LeVert (23) moves the ball defended by Youngstown State Penguins guard Francisco Santiago (23) in the first half at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 19, 2015; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Caris LeVert (23) moves the ball defended by Youngstown State Penguins guard Francisco Santiago (23) in the first half at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /

Caris LeVert, Michigan Wolverines

Position: Guard/Forward
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 not for the injury concerns, Michigan Wolverines star Caris LeVert would be a lottery pick in 2016. One could even make a case that he was on pace to become a lottery pick in 2015 before he was bit by the injury bug.

With a string of foot and leg injuries, however, LeVert has been bounced down to the second round out of fear of his health.

When healthy, LeVert is a dynamic playmaker who can spend time at all three perimeter positions. He has strong handles and above-average court vision; is a smooth athlete who can play above the rim or finish with creativity below it; and is an outstanding 3-point shooter.

LeVert has even developed into a quality defensive player, with the potential to become something special on that end.

Physically, LeVert has a dream build for both a point guard or a shooting guard at 6’7″ with a 6’10” wingspan. He’s also suffered multiple foot injuries, which is one of the ultimate red flags for a player at any position.

This selection would come with a significant measure of risk, but in the second round, the New York Knicks should gamble on a player who could actually be a difference-maker.

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