New York Knicks: Is Donovan Mitchell An Option In 2017 NBA Draft?

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Mar 17, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Donovan Mitchell (45) and forward Deng Adel (22) celebrate against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks during the second half in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports /

If the New York Knicks are looking for a perimeter star in the 2017 NBA Draft, could Louisville Cardinals shooting guard Donovan Mitchell be the answer?

The New York Knicks are beginning to work out prospects to target in the second round of the 2017 NBA Draft. That’s an intriguing process that must be closely monitored, but the primary focus is on what will transpire at No. 8 overall.

Although a number of names have been discussed as options for the Knicks in the first round, it’s possible that one is being overlooked: Donovan Mitchell.

For those unfamiliar, Mitchell is a shooting guard who starred for Rick Pitino and the Louisville Cardinals. He’s ranked at No. 11 in the 2017 NBA Draft by DraftExpress and No. 22 by Chad Ford of ESPN Insider.

If the Knicks are planning to acquire a second first-round draft pick, then Mitchell could fall into their laps as a wise selection.

It stands to reason that Mitchell would be a reach at No. 8 overall in the 2017 NBA Draft. New York could get exceptional value for Mitchell outside of the Top 10, however, and that’s a possibility worth exploring if Phil Jackson is willing to acquire a second first-round draft pick—something he proved willing to do in 2015.

The question is: why should the New York Knicks be giving legitimate consideration to selecting Donovan Mitchell in the 2017 NBA Draft?

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