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New York Knicks: 2017 NBA Draft Point Guards To Keep An Eye On

By Maxwell Ogden

Dec 7, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari talks with guard De'Aaron Fox (0) and guard Malik Monk (5) during the game against the Valparaiso Crusaders in the second half at Rupp Arena. Kentucky defeated Valparaiso 87-63. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 7, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari talks with guard De'Aaron Fox (0) and guard Malik Monk (5) during the game against the Valparaiso Crusaders in the second half at Rupp Arena. Kentucky defeated Valparaiso 87-63. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 4, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) takes a shot during warm-ups before the start of a game against the UCLA Bruins at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 4, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) takes a shot during warm-ups before the start of a game against the UCLA Bruins at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /

Markelle Fultz, Washington Huskies

Projected: Top 3
Age: 18 (5/29/1998)
Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’4.75″, 195 pounds, 6’9″
2016-17 Slash Line: .476/.413/.649
2016-17 Season Averages: 35.7 MPG, 23.2 PPG, 5.9 APG, 5.7 RPG, 1.6 SPG, 1.2 BPG, 2.1 3PM

There’s a widespread belief that Markelle Fultz is the No. 1 prospect in the 2017 NBA Draft. Though the Washington Huskies are a below .500 team, Fultz is essentially this draft class’ edition of Ben Simmons.

If the New York Knicks manage to secure a Top 3 selection in the 2017 NBA Draft, then Fultz could be the most ideal target.

Fultz is one of the most intriguing individual talents in recent NBA Draft history. He stands at just under 6’5″ and does just about everything at an at least average to above-average level with elite potential as an overall playmaker and defender.

The three areas of concern with Fultz are why New York may be inclined to back off: rigged movement, erratic free throw shooting, and team failure.

Washington is 9-14, which is a tough record to stomach, no matter how talented Fultz may be. He’s also a poor free throw shooter, which may imply that he struggles under pressure, and doesn’t look natural in the way he moves his legs.

Fultz has been one of the most coveted players in the country since he was in high school, however, and there’s no denying how much talent exists.

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