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New York Knicks: Top 10 2018 NBA Draft options as of the Final Four

By Maxwell Ogden

BOSTON, MA - MARCH 25: Mikal Bridges #25 of the Villanova Wildcats cuts the net after defeating the Texas Tech Red Raiders 71-59 in the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament East Regional to advance to the 2018 Final Four at TD Garden on March 25, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - MARCH 25: Mikal Bridges #25 of the Villanova Wildcats cuts the net after defeating the Texas Tech Red Raiders 71-59 in the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament East Regional to advance to the 2018 Final Four at TD Garden on March 25, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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OMAHA, NE – MARCH 23: Wendell Carter, Jr. #34 of the Duke Blue Devils concentrates at the free throw line against the Syracuse Orange during the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Midwest Regional at CenturyLink Center on March 23, 2018 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)
OMAHA, NE – MARCH 23: Wendell Carter, Jr. #34 of the Duke Blue Devils concentrates at the free throw line against the Syracuse Orange during the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Midwest Regional at CenturyLink Center on March 23, 2018 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images) /

The Duke Blue Devils made an impressive run to the Elite Eight of the 2018 NCAA Tournament. One of the primary reasons for that success was the Al Horford of the team: Starting center and freshman phenom Wendell Carter Jr.

Carter doesn’t do anything at an elite level, but he has the tools to become one of the better players in the NBA with his unique versatility.

Carter is a solid rebounder on both ends of the floor, which creates immediate appeal for the New York Knicks. He’s also a skilled passer who can operate from the high post and help run the offense with accurate feeds to shooters and slashers alike.

Throw in Carter’s proficiency from the low post, his strong hands in the pick and roll, and his improving three-point range, and his offensive game fits with any team.

Defensively, Carter is a capable shot-blocker who could alleviate pressure from Kristaps Porzingis. Rather than forcing Porzingis to both defend stretch 4s and protect the paint, the Knicks would have a player to help in both regards.

Selecting a center isn’t the most appealing idea, but that’s the only reason why Carter is slotted as low as he is on this list. He’s easily a Top 10 overall prospect.

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