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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 17, 2017; Greenville, SC, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Frank Jackson (15) shoots the ball against Troy Trojans guard B.J. Miller (11) during the second half in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 17, 2017; Greenville, SC, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Frank Jackson (15) shoots the ball against Troy Trojans guard B.J. Miller (11) during the second half in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

38. . Guard. Duke Blue Devils. Frank Jackson. 25. player

Ultimate Upside Comparison: Reggie Jackson
Safe Upside Comparison: Dion Waiters
Age: 19 (5/4/1998)
Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’3.5″, 202 pounds, 6’7.5″
2016-17 Slash Line: .473/.395/.755
2016-17 Season Averages: 24.9 MPG, 10.9 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 1.7 APG, 1.4 3PM

The Orlando Magic found a go-to scorer at No. 6 overall, but a void still remains in the backcourt. The jury is still out on Elfrid Payton, Evan Fournier is a liability on defense, and the need for depth is always present in the NBA.

This is prime territory for the New York Knicks to acquire another first-round draft pick, but in this scenario, the Magic draft rising guard Frank Jackson.

Jackson is an explosive athlete with a prototypical build for a point guard and the potential to play off-ball at the 2. He hasn’t yet established himself as a facilitator, but he’s one of the most intriguing scorers amongst the guards in this draft class.

Jackson not only has a 42″ max vertical leap and a quick first step, but puts those gifts to use as one of the best and most relentless slashers on or off the board.

What makes Jackson so alluring is how he combines that slashing ability with a consistent and reliable 3-point shot. That shot will not only enable him to play off-ball, but prevent opposing defenders from cheating on defense.

Jackson may not provide the instant fix Orlando needs at point guard, but his versatility and defensive potential should appeal to Frank Vogel.

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