New York Knicks: NBA Draft Point Guards To Watch In 2016-17

Malik Monk, Kentucky Wildcats

Class: Freshman
Age: 18 (2/4/1998)
Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’3.5″, 187 pounds, 6’6″
2015-16 Slash Line: N/A
2015-16 Season Averages: N/A

There are few players more explosive than Kentucky Wildcats freshman guard Malik Monk. He’s positionally ambiguous, but he can be classified as a point guard for the sake of discussing what the New York Knicks should do.

With explosive athleticism, a lethal jump shot, and the finishing ability to make nightly appearances on SportsCenter, Monk is a player worth watching.

Monk stands at just under 6’4″ and 187 pounds, which is the prototypical build for a point guard. He hasn’t yet displayed the tools to be an NBA-caliber facilitator, however, which calls his future into question.

There’s simply no way around the fact that Monk has the physical gifts to be a dominant athletic force in the Association.

Monk can play above the rim without any issues whatsoever. He’s also an outstanding shooter when his feet are set and a creative finisher who can help solidify the Knicks’ pick and roll and slashing attacks.

Monk has more upside than established ability, but with a 42.0″ max vertical leap, it’s hard not to be intrigued by his potential.