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New York Knicks: Top 10 2018 NBA Draft targets as of March 1

By Maxwell Ogden

EAST LANSING, MI - FEBRUARY 20: Miles Bridges #22 carries the Big Ten regular-season championship trophy after the Spartan defeated the Illinois Fighting Illini at Breslin Center on February 20, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)
EAST LANSING, MI - FEBRUARY 20: Miles Bridges #22 carries the Big Ten regular-season championship trophy after the Spartan defeated the Illinois Fighting Illini at Breslin Center on February 20, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images) /
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AUBURN, AL – FEBRUARY 14: Kevin Knox #5 of the Kentucky Wildcats looks to pass the ball while defended by Mustapha Heron #5 of the Auburn Tigers during a game at Auburn Arena on February 14, 2018 in Auburn, Alabama. Auburn defeated Kentucky 76-66. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
AUBURN, AL – FEBRUARY 14: Kevin Knox #5 of the Kentucky Wildcats looks to pass the ball while defended by Mustapha Heron #5 of the Auburn Tigers during a game at Auburn Arena on February 14, 2018 in Auburn, Alabama. Auburn defeated Kentucky 76-66. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Projection: Lottery
Age: 18 (8/11/1999)
Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’9″, 215 pounds, 7’0″
Slash Line: .352/.353/.777
Season Averages: 32.5 MPG, 15.6 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 1.4 APG, 0.9 SPG, 1.6 3PM

The Kentucky Wildcats have experienced no trouble whatsoever when it comes to producing NBA-caliber players. The No. 1 Kentucky player on the board in 2018 is Kevin Knox, who has the tools to be a contemporary version of Josh Smith.

With an understanding of how valuable the three-point shot can be, Knox should be something between a high-level starter and a star.

Knox has the tools to play both forward positions, which makes him the perfect fit for this stretch 4 era. He can defend multiple positions with his combination of size, strength, and length, and has the athleticism to switch onto guards.

That type of defensive versatility would be perfect for the New York Knicks, which need a player to alleviate pressure from Kristaps Porzingis against stretch 4s.

Offensively, Knox is a force of nature in the open court and a solid three-point shooter who can attack a closeout. His game is still raw at this stage of his development, but he moves well without the ball, has ideal shooting form, and has improved his ability to drive in isolation.

Finding a positionally versatile player who can fill multiple roles on both ends of the floor is a challenge for every team. Knox would fit the bill.

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