New York Knicks: 5 Reasons To Select Malik Monk In 2017 NBA Draft

2. 3-Point Shooting

It’s rare that players combine elite athleticism with an outside shot that’s equally as prolific. In the case of Kentucky Wildcats star Malik Monk, however, he has that rare and elusive combination of pros on his resume.

The New York Knicks need shooters and explosive athletes, and if they can find those traits in one single player, it would be a win.

Monk made 104 3-point field goals in 2016-17, which ranked No. 21 in the country. He did so on 39.7 percent shooting from beyond the arc, which was complemented by his 82.2 percent shooting at the free throw line.

Monk provided volume and efficiency from both beyond the arc and at the free throw line, thus further establishing how dangerous a shooter he is.

There’s no guaranteeing that Monk will be this effective behind an NBA 3-point line, but he’s provided an abundance of reasons for optimism. That should intrigue New York, which ranked No. 21 in 3-point field goal percentage and No. 23 in 3-point field goals made in 2016-17.

Teams need to be competent from beyond the arc in the modern NBA, and Monk has the ceiling of a legitimate sharpshooter at the next level.