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NBA Mock Draft 2017: What If The New York Knicks Don’t Go Point Guard?

By Maxwell Ogden

Jan 18, 2017; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles forward Jonathan Isaac (1) reacts after a play during the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Donald L. Tucker Center. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2017; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles forward Jonathan Isaac (1) reacts after a play during the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Donald L. Tucker Center. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 25, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Oregon Ducks guard Tyler Dorsey (5) reacts during the second half against the Kansas Jayhawks in the finals of the Midwest Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Sprint Center. Oregon defeated Kansas 74-60. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 25, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Oregon Ducks guard Tyler Dorsey (5) reacts during the second half against the Kansas Jayhawks in the finals of the Midwest Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Sprint Center. Oregon defeated Kansas 74-60. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 2, Pick 44 (via Bulls): Tyler Dorsey, Oregon Ducks

Position: Point Guard
Age: 21 (2/14/1996)
Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’4.5″, 183 pounds, 6’5.25″
2016-17 Slash Line: .467/.423/.755
2016-17 Season Averages: 30.0 MPG, 14.6 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 1.7 APG, 0.8 SPG, 2.3 3PM

The New York Knicks select a point guard here, albeit one whose first instinct isn’t to facilitate. Tyler Dorsey fits the triangle offense, however, and his pure ability to both defend and shoot at a high level would bode well for the future of the Knicks.

Finding a true facilitator may be a priority, but the system is designed to create and Dorsey is too perfect a fit—and too dynamic a talent—to gloss over at No. 44.

Dorsey is a near 6’5″ point guard with a wingspan over 6’5″ and NBA-caliber athleticism. If coached properly, Dorsey could transform himself into a defensive force along the perimeter with the size and length to create havoc in the shooting and passing lanes.

It’s on offense, however, that Dorsey is most appealing—both in his possession-by-possession value and how brilliant he is when it matters most.

Between 2015-16 and 2016-17, Dorsey converted 155 3-point field goals on 41.6 percent shooting from beyond the arc. He was no more prolific than during the 2017 NCAA Tournament, when he dominated in the clutch and led Oregon to the Final Four.

Essentially a taller and more athletic version of Derek Fisher—with a better shot—Dorsey could be the perfect supporting player to Kristaps Porzingis, Willy Hernangomez, and Jonathan Isaac.

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