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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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Feb 23, 2017; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes guard Derrick White (21) reacts during the second half against the Utah Utes at the Coors Events Center. The Utes defeated the Buffaloes 86-81. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 23, 2017; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes guard Derrick White (21) reacts during the second half against the Utah Utes at the Coors Events Center. The Utes defeated the Buffaloes 86-81. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

Guard. Colorado Buffaloes. Derrick White. 24. player. 118.

Ultimate Upside Comparison: Derek Harper
Safe Upside Comparison: Alec Burks
Position: Guard
Age: 22 (7/2/1994)
Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’4.5″, 190 pounds, 6’7.5″
2016-17 Slash Line: .507/.396/.813
2016-17 Season Averages: 32.8 MPG, 18.1 PPG, 4.4 APG, 4.1 RPG, 1.4 BPG, 1.2 SPG, 1.7 3PM

The Utah Jazz may need to accept that Dante Exum isn’t going to live up the hype that surrounded him entering the NBA. He still has time to turn things around, but there have been minimal signs of Exum becoming even a starting-caliber player.

Derrick White may not become the full-time starter, but he at least has the tools to be a high-quality contributor within Quin Snyder’s underrated system.

White has elite size for a point guard at 6’5″ with a 6’8″ wingspan, and enough strength to play the 2. He’s comfortable working both with and without the ball, which is one of the primary asking points of Snyder’s offense.

If the Jazz re-sign George Hill this coming offseason, then White could provide similar contributions to what the oft-injured Alec Burks is meant to.

White can handle the ball and facilitate the offense at a respectable level, which is something Utah has been sorely lacking. He’s also a strong 3-point shooter who can move without the ball, find openings, and shoot off the catch.

The New York Knicks should have an eye on how far White falls in the 2017 NBA Draft, but if he’s available at No. 24, the Jazz need to scoop him up.

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