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New York Knicks: A way too early 2018 NBA Mock Draft

By Maxwell Ogden

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 18: Luka Doncic, #7 of Real Madrid during the 2017 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four Real Madrid Practice at Sinan Erdem Dome on May 18, 2017 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Luca Sgamellotti/EB via Getty Images)
ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 18: Luka Doncic, #7 of Real Madrid during the 2017 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four Real Madrid Practice at Sinan Erdem Dome on May 18, 2017 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Luca Sgamellotti/EB via Getty Images) /
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PORTLAND, OR – APRIL 7: Wendell Carter Jr. #14 of the USA Junior Select Team dunks against the World Select Team during the game on April 7, 2017 at the MODA Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich)
PORTLAND, OR – APRIL 7: Wendell Carter Jr. #14 of the USA Junior Select Team dunks against the World Select Team during the game on April 7, 2017 at the MODA Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich) /

The Duke Blue Devils have pieced together yet another outstanding recruiting class. One of the most highly-touted prospects in this draft class is power forward Wendell Carter Jr., who could come off the board in the Top 10.

The 2018 NBA Draft has a number of compelling players, but Carter looks the part of a contributor who could last quite some time in the NBA.

Carter is a physical force of nature at 6’10” and 263 pounds with a 7’3″ wingspan and a 9’0″ standing reach. Those are NBA-caliber measurements for a power forward, and could even be enough for him to become a full-time center.

Either outcome could be ideal for the New York Knicks if the determination is made that Carter is a better fit than Willy Hernangomez.

Carter has an intriguing level of skill as both a back to the basket finisher and a face-up scoring threat. He’s a tenacious rebounder and a skilled passer, as well, and may be as NBA-ready as just about any prospect in this draft class.

Carter may be ranked at No. 12, but it’s entirely possible that he’ll rise up the board as far as the Top 5 come the 2018 NBA Draft.

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