New York Knicks: 5 Reasons To Select Jonathan Isaac In 2017 NBA Draft

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Feb 25, 2017; Clemson, SC, USA; Florida State Seminoles forward Jonathan Isaac (1) looks to pass the ball while being defended by Clemson Tigers guard Shelton Mitchell (4) during the first half at Littlejohn Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /

The New York Knicks will pick at No. 8 in the 2017 NBA Draft. He may not be a point guard, but New York should consider drafting Jonathan Isaac.

The 2017 NBA Draft is shaping up to be an event of unprecedented importance to the future of the New York Knicks. Team president Phil Jackson has become one of the Knicks’ first executives in decades to embrace the annual selection process, and there are certainly holes he need to fill.

In order for Jackson to adequately utilize the 2017 NBA Draft to build for the future, he must explore all options—and that includes scouting prospects other than point guards.

It’s no secret that the Knicks are in dire need of a point guard who can lead the offense for years to come. The search for such a player has taken New York to a number of intriguing prospects, including De’Aaron Fox, Malik Monk, Frank Ntilikina, and Dennis Smith.

All four of those players deserve serious consideration, but New York shouldn’t ignore the possibility of pursuing a different route with small forward Jonathan Isaac.

Isaac may not be the facilitator that New York needs, but he’s one of the most intriguing prospects in this draft class. He has a combination of strengths that could help the Knicks build for both the short-term and the future.

The question is: why should the New York Knicks give serious consideration to selecting Jonathan Isaac at No. 8 overall in the 2017 NBA Draft?

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