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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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LEXINGTON, KY – FEBRUARY 28: Kevin Knox #5 of the Kentucky Wildcats dribbles the ball against the Ole Miss Rebels during the game at Rupp Arena on February 28, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, KY – FEBRUARY 28: Kevin Knox #5 of the Kentucky Wildcats dribbles the ball against the Ole Miss Rebels during the game at Rupp Arena on February 28, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Age: 18 (8/11/1999)
Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’9″, 215 pounds, 7’0″
Slash Line: .446/.350/.772
Season Averages: 32.3 MPG, 15.7 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 1.4 APG, 0.9 SPG, 1.6 3PM

He may be the No. 3 ranked prospect on this list, but Kevin Knox may be the best realistic option for the New York Knicks. He has the defensive versatility that New York is searching for, as well as riveting potential on offense.

In an ideal world, Kevin Knox would essentially become a more athletic and defensive-minded version of Los Angeles Clippers standout Tobias Harris.

Knox is a 6’9″ and 215-pound forward with a 7’0″ wingspan and a frame that should fill out and end up in the 240-pound range. He’s more of a small forward in build, but in the modern era, he can fit the stretch 4 mold alongside 7’3″ Unicorn Kristaps Porzingis.

With both players being able to shoot the three-ball, attack a closeout, and post up with reasonable efficiency, the Knicks would have a dynamic frontcourt.

Defensively, Knox has been tasked with defending multiple positions for John Calipari and the Kentucky Wildcats. His footwork needs improvement, but he has the tools to be able to defend both stretch bigs and conventional small forwards.

If the Knicks believe that Knox can become as effective in the half court as he is in transition, then drafting and developing him could be the answer.

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