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

Malik Monk, Kentucky Wildcats

Projected: Top 10
Age: 19 (2/4/1998)
Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’3″, 197 pounds, 6’3.5″
2016-17 Slash Line: .487/.412/.828
2016-17 Season Averages: 31.4 MPG, 21.9 PPG, 2.4 RPG, 2.3 APG, 1.1 SPG, 3.2 3PM

Malik Monk appeared on Daily Knicks’ list of point guards whom the New York Knicks should consider, but he’s projected by most at the 2. He’s of a score-first mentality and has the tools to be a No. 1 scoring option on an NBA team.

With a 42.0″ max vertical leap and an outstanding jump shot, Monk has the necessary tools to complement Kristaps Porzingis as a future franchise player.

It’s rare that a player is elite as both an athlete and a 3-point shooter, but Monk is one of the rare exceptions. He’s just as capable of putting it on the floor and attacking the rim, where he’s fearless and does an excellent job of drawing contact.

The Knicks are in desperate need of players who can create penetration, and Monk has the quickness and leaping ability to give teams fits.

The issues with Monk playing shooting guard pertain to his size and the implication of it on defense. He stands at 6’3″ with a near 6’4″ wingspan, which has created the belief that he’s a shooting guard in a point guard’s body.

Positional ambiguity is always a concern, but Jeff Hornacek has coached small backcourts with multiple playmakers to success in the past.

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Which shooting guard would you like to see the New York Knicks target leading up to the 2017 NBA Draft? Hit the comments section and let us know!