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

4. Size Kills

Jonathan Isaac at shooting guard has the same combination of strengths and concerns as Kristaps Porzingis. He has elite size for his position, as well as a well-rounded skill set, but he hasn’t yet figured out how to put it all together.

Although the selection of Isaac would give the New York Knicks two players who have yet to establish themselves as alpha males, it would also give it an incomparable advantage: size.

With Isaac at small forward, Porzingis at power forward, and Willy Hernangomez at center, all three frontcourt starters would be 6’11” or taller. As the Milwaukee Bucks proved in 2016-17, that type of size can overwhelm opponents on the defensive end of the floor.

Given Phil Jackson’s propensity for favoring tall point guards, the Knicks could conceivably have one of the biggest starting lineups in the NBA as soon as 2017-18.

Having size isn’t quite enough to defend at a high level or score at will, but it’s a step in the right direction. Big bodies and long limbs disturb the passing lanes, and versatility among big players creates an overwhelming offensive environment.

If the Knicks were to draft Isaac, the frontcourt would immediately become one of the most physically overwhelming trios in the NBA.