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New York Knicks: Top 5 power forwards in 2018 NBA Draft as of early March

By Maxwell Ogden

DURHAM, NC - FEBRUARY 24: Marvin Bagley III #35 of the Duke Blue Devils reacts after a play against the Syracuse Orange during their game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on February 24, 2018 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
DURHAM, NC - FEBRUARY 24: Marvin Bagley III #35 of the Duke Blue Devils reacts after a play against the Syracuse Orange during their game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on February 24, 2018 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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FAYETTEVILLE, AR – FEBRUARY 17: Robert Williams #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies throws a pass down court during a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena on February 17, 2018 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Razorbacks defeated the Aggies 94-75. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
FAYETTEVILLE, AR – FEBRUARY 17: Robert Williams #44 of the Texas A&M Aggies throws a pass down court during a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena on February 17, 2018 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Razorbacks defeated the Aggies 94-75. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

Age: 20 (10/17/1997)
Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’9″, 241 pounds, 7’5.5″
Slash Line: .627/.000/.469
Season Averages: 25.4 MPG, 10.5 PPG, 9.0 RPG, 2.4 ORPG, 1.4 APG, 2.5 BPG, 0.8 SPG

The New York Knicks need a player who can protect the rim, crash the boards, and provide value on offense. That’s a difficult player to find in the modern NBA, but Texas A&M Aggies sophomore Robert Williams looks the part.

With explosive leaping ability, a giant wingspan, improved production as a rebounder, and a solid midrange game, Williams is a lottery talent worth looking into.

Williams stands at 6’9″ and 241 pounds with a near 7’6″ wingspan. That alone offers reason for interest and intrigue. He seems to know how to put those physical gifts to use, as evidenced by his top-35 national rankings in blocks percentage (No. 27) and defensive rebound percentage (No. 32).

Williams’ dreadful free throw shooting is an undeniable concern, but if the Knicks believe his form can be fixed, it may be worth the risk.

Offensively, Williams has flashed the ability to face up and pull the trigger on what’s become a solid midrange jump shot. The hope amongst scouts is that he can expand his range to beyond the arc, but even if he can’t, his fit would be appealing.

Alongside Kristaps Porzingis, Williams could be the versatile defender and explosive finisher who helps round the Knicks into form.

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