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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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Mar 26, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; McDonalds All American guard Terrance Ferguson (6) poses for photos on portrait day at the Marriott Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 26, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; McDonalds All American guard Terrance Ferguson (6) poses for photos on portrait day at the Marriott Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

125. . Shooting Guard. Duke Blue Devils. Terrance Ferguson. 19. player

Ultimate Upside Comparison: Eddie Jones
Safe Upside Comparison: Terrence Ross
Position: Shooting Guard
Age: 19 (5/17/1998)
Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’7″, 184 pounds, 6’8.75″
2016-17 Slash Line: .381/.313/.600
2016-17 Per 36 Averages: 11.0 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.7 3-point field goals made

The Atlanta Hawks traded Kyle Korver this past season, and thus far, they haven’t found an ideal replacement. That search could end as early as No. 19 in the 2017 NBA Draft with Adelaide 36ers shooting guard Terrance Ferguson.

Ferguson is a bit of a reach, but the Hawks swoop in and gamble on his viable star potential by picking him up at No. 19—terrible pun unintended.

Ferguson has elite size for the shooting guard position at 6’7″ with a 6’9″ wingspan. He’s also an explosive athlete, which is an element that Atlanta desperately needs in its fundamentally strong, but athletically limited rotation.

Ferguson will need to add significant muscle to his frame, but he has the physical tools to diversify the offense and develop into a lockdown defender.

Offensively, Ferguson has a solid 3-point shot that he’s comfortable stepping into and spotting up with in catch and shoot opportunities. His handles need to improve, but if he puts the work in, he can be a dangerous straight-line finisher.

The Hawks need to gamble on upside players if they’re going to escape basketball limbo, and Ferguson checks the box. The New York Knicks could be in play, as well.

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