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New York Knicks: Top 5 2018 NBA Draft options entering All-Star Break

By Maxwell Ogden

PHILADELPHIA, PA - FEBRUARY 10: Mikal Bridges #25 of the Villanova Wildcats looks on dunking the ball against the Butler Bulldogs at the Wells Fargo Center on February 10, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - FEBRUARY 10: Mikal Bridges #25 of the Villanova Wildcats looks on dunking the ball against the Butler Bulldogs at the Wells Fargo Center on February 10, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
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BIRMINGHAM, AL – DECEMBER 22: Collin Sexton #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide handles the ball against the Texas Longhorns during a game at Legacy Arena at BJCC on December 22, 2017 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
BIRMINGHAM, AL – DECEMBER 22: Collin Sexton #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide handles the ball against the Texas Longhorns during a game at Legacy Arena at BJCC on December 22, 2017 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Upside Comparison: Mike Conley
Age: 19 (1/4/1999)
Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’2″, 190 pounds, 6’7″
Slash Line: .436/.341/.770
Season Averages: 29.1 MPG, 18.3 PPG, 3.7 RPG, 3.5 APG, 1.0 SPG, 1.3 3PM

The New York Knicks selected Frank Ntilikina at No. 8 overall in the 2017 NBA Draft and acquired Emmanuel Mudiay on the day of the 2018 trade deadline. Thus, it stands to reason that the Knicks don’t exactly have a need for a point guard.

If Scott Perry determines that Ntilikina is more of a 2 and that Mudiay isn’t the answer, however, then Collin Sexton could make sense at No. 9 overall.

Sexton’s combination of size, length, and athleticism create the foundation for his appeal as an NBA prospect. He’s a muscular 6’2″ and 190 pounds with a 6’7″ wingspan that should enable him to adequately defend both backcourt positions.

If Sexton is paired with Ntilikina in what would essentially be a backcourt of two combo guards, the defensive potential would be prolific.

Offensively, Sexton has a downhill style that he utilizes to get into the paint and finish amongst the trees. He ranks 11th in the country in fouls drawn per 40 minutes, and ranks amongst the top 100 players in the nation in free throw rate.

For a Knicks team that desperately needs a point guard who can create consistent penetration, Sexton is an outstanding option—one who will be ranked higher if Mudiay doesn’t pan out.

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