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New York Knicks: Non-lottery point guards to consider in 2017 NBA Draft

By Maxwell Ogden

Mar 4, 2017; Stillwater, OK, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Frank Mason III (0) drives to the basket as Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Jawun Evans (1) defends during the first half at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 4, 2017; Stillwater, OK, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Frank Mason III (0) drives to the basket as Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Jawun Evans (1) defends during the first half at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 7, 2016; Boulder, CO, USA; Xavier Musketeers guard Edmond Sumner (4) during the second half against the Colorado Buffaloes at the Coors Events Center. The Buffaloes defeated the Musketeers 68-66. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 7, 2016; Boulder, CO, USA; Xavier Musketeers guard Edmond Sumner (4) during the second half against the Colorado Buffaloes at the Coors Events Center. The Buffaloes defeated the Musketeers 68-66. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

Edmond Sumner, Xavier Musketeers

Projection: Second Round
Upside Comparison: Shaun Livingston
Age: 21 (12/31/1995)
Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’5.75″, 176 pounds, 6’9″
2016-17 Slash Line: .479/.273/.735
2016-17 Season Averages: 33.1 MPG, 15.0 PPG, 5.0 APG, 4.3 RPG, 1.3 SPG, 0.8 BPG, 0.6 3PM

The New York Knicks recently hosted Xavier Musketeers point guard Edmond Sumner for a pre-draft workout. It was something of an under-the-radar decision by the Knicks, but Sumner has a chance to be a special player at the next level.

Long heralded as a potential lottery pick, Sumner could be a steal of a selection at No. 44 overall in the 2017 NBA Draft.

Sumner tore his ACL during the 2016-17 season, which is why he’s fallen down draft boards into the second round. Even if that causes him to lose a step athletically, he’s still a 6’6″ point guard with a massive 6’9″ wingspan.

Defensively, that should enable Sumner to both contain the point guards he encounters and contest shots by the shooting guards he’s matched up against.

Offensively, Sumner is one of the best slashers in this draft class—and that’s founded in his powerful strides. He covers more ground than the average player with just one step, often looking like a smaller version of Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Sumner will need to improve his jump shot in order to thrive at the next level, but the Knicks would be wise to gamble on a prospect who compares favorably to Shaun Livingston.

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