New York Knicks: Frank Jackson Could Be A 2017 NBA Draft Steal

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Mar 10, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Frank Jackson (15) controls the ball against North Carolina Tar Heels guard Nate Britt (0) during the second half of an ACC Conference Tournament game at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Size For Position

If nothing else is appealing about the triangle offense, the beauty to be found in the system is that positional roles are blurred. Players can excel at positions without needing to check every box on the traditional list of obligations.

In the case of Frank Jackson, he may not be a traditional point guard, but he has the size to be a force of nature at the position.

Jackson was measured at 6’3.5″ and 202 pounds with an impressive 6’7.5″ wingspan and an 8’2″ standing reach. Those aren’t necessarily elite measurements, but they combine to create an ideal physical profile for both ends of the floor at the point guard position.

If Jackson can develop into an even average facilitator, then it stands to reason that he’d be capable of playing the position on a full-time basis.

New York Knicks team president Phil Jackson has a long history of coveting point guards who bring size and strength to the equation. Ron Harper and Derek Fisher were prime examples of that being true during Jackson’s illustrious coaching career.

If the Knicks decide to draft a player other than a point guard at No. 8 overall in the 2017 NBA Draft, then Jackson’s size could appeal further down the board.

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