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2017 NBA Mock Draft: New York Knicks and all 60 picks

By Maxwell Ogden

Nov 25, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Malik Monk (5) and guard De'Aaron Fox (0) celebrate during the game against the Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks in the second half at Rupp Arena. Kentucky defeated Tennessee-Martin 111-76. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Malik Monk (5) and guard De'Aaron Fox (0) celebrate during the game against the Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks in the second half at Rupp Arena. Kentucky defeated Tennessee-Martin 111-76. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /
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March 18, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Zach Collins (32) reacts against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
March 18, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Zach Collins (32) reacts against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /

Ultimate Upside Comparison: Rasheed Wallace
Safe Upside Comparison: Cody Zeller
Position: Power Forward
Age: 19 (11/18/1997)
Height, Weight, Wingspan: 7’0″, 232 pounds, 7’1″
2016-17 Slash Line: .652/.476/.743
2016-17 Season Averages: 17.2 MPG, 10.0 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 1.7 ORPG, 1.8 BPG

The Portland Trail Blazers could consider trading this pick, but this is the perfect opportunity to address the void at power forward. Portland has been embracing the small-ball movement at the position, but this pick would be a massive step towards stability.

By selecting Zach Collins at No. 15 overall in the 2017 NBA Draft, the Trail Blazers would complete the construction of a sustainably stellar lineup.

Collins finished the 2016-17 season with unreal averages of 23.2 points, 13.6 rebounds, 1.0 assist, 4.1 blocks, and 1.1 steals per 40 minutes. He also pulled down 3.9 offensive rebounds and 0.6 3-point field goals made per 40 minutes.

Coupled with Collins’ unbelievable efficiency at 65.2 percent shooting from the field, Collins’ statistics are reason enough to believe the hype.

Beyond the numbers is the confirmation of the belief that he could be a stellar player at the next level. He stands at 7’0″ tall, is a high-caliber athlete, and has the ability to both block shots and shoot the 3-ball at a high level.

Collins will need time to polish his game and find his identity, but he’d be the perfect addition to a core of Damian Lillard, C.J. McCollum, and Jusuf Nurkic.

Kristaps Porzingis and Willy Hernangomez are the only reason the New York Knicks aren’t eyeing Collins.

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