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New York Knicks: Final Pre-Lottery 2017 NBA Mock Draft

By Maxwell Ogden

Mar 23, 2017; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Rawle Alkins (1) signals to his teammates as they play against the Xavier Musketeers during the first period in the semifinals of the West Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Xavier Musketeers defeated the Arizona Wildcats 73-71. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 23, 2017; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Rawle Alkins (1) signals to his teammates as they play against the Xavier Musketeers during the first period in the semifinals of the West Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Xavier Musketeers defeated the Arizona Wildcats 73-71. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 27, 2016; Lawrence, KS, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk (10) looks to pass the ball as Texas Tech Red Raiders forward Zach Smith (11) defends during the second half at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks won 67-58, winning their twelfth consecutive Big 12 titles. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 27, 2016; Lawrence, KS, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk (10) looks to pass the ball as Texas Tech Red Raiders forward Zach Smith (11) defends during the second half at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks won 67-58, winning their twelfth consecutive Big 12 titles. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

Alternative Options

At this point in the 2017 NBA Draft, the only rational option would be to make a push for the best available talent. The most consistent of organizations have mastered the art of finding steals in the second round, and the Knicks must prove capable of doing exactly that.

Whether or not there’s a Marc Gasol, Manu Ginobili, Paul Millsap, or Isaiah Thomas in this draft class, this pick shouldn’t be brushed off as irrelevant.

If Rawle Alkins is off the board, then the Knicks should give serious consideration to drafting SMU Mustangs shooting guard Sterling Brown. Brown’s upside may be limited, but he’s a lights-out 3-point shooter who could potentially develop into a key rotational cog with his shooting ability.

Shooters have a special way of bringing Madison Square Garden to life, and Brown could be as solid in that regard as any player who projects to be available at No. 58.

The other option is a player whom Daily Knicks ranked highly on the draft board: Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk. The Kansas Jayhawks standout is a 6’8” shooting guard who can space the floor with his 3-point shot and, although not especially explosive, create penetration when openings present themselves.

Regardless of what the New York Knicks do at No. 58 overall, this pick shouldn’t be thrown away or wasted.

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