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New York Knicks: Top 5 PGs in the 2018 NBA Draft before NCAA Tournament

By Maxwell Ogden

TUSCALOOSA, AL - JANUARY 27: Collin Sexton #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during their game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Coleman Coliseum on January 27, 2018 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images)
TUSCALOOSA, AL - JANUARY 27: Collin Sexton #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during their game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Coleman Coliseum on January 27, 2018 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Chang/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) /

The New York Knicks need a point guard who can penetrate in isolation and create for their teammates. There’s more to it than that, but head coach Jeff Hornacek has led teams to success with that type of player (see: Bledsoe, Eric).

If the New York Knicks are looking for their version of Eric Bledsoe, then the search may end with Alabama Crimson Tide point guard Collin Sexton.

Sexton is a dynamic slasher who has proven capable of attacking even the most stout of defenses. His handle ranks amongst the best in this draft class, and his first step can leave a high-level defender stuck running in mud.

Sexton will need to improve the consistency with which he shoots the three-ball, but his ability to get to the rim at virtual will is an appealing trait.

Sexton has admittedly been limited in his contributions as a facilitator, but he and Frank Ntilikina could strike an ideal balance in the backcourt. With Ntilikina embracing his role as more of a playmaking shooting guard than a true lead facilitator, Sexton could be the slasher who simplifies the game.

Due to the fact that Avery Johnson is currently Sexton’s head coach at Alabama, one can fairly assume that he’ll be relatively prepared for the NBA grind.

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