New York Knicks: Five reasons to consider Tony Carr at 2018 NBA Draft

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NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 02: C.J. Jackson #3 of the Ohio State Buckeyes misses a shot at the buzzer under pressure from Tony Carr #10 of the Penn State Nittany Lions during the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 2, 2018 in New York City. The Penn State Nittany Lions defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes 69-68. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images) /

3. Defensive Potential

As previously acknowledged, Tony Carr has an excellent build for a point guard and an acceptable combination of physical traits for a 2. Regardless of which position he plays, what Carr proved in college is that he’s capable of playing tremendous defense.

With intriguing instincts on that end of the floor, Carr should at least become a quality defender in the NBA if he commits to learning the scheme.

With a 6’8″ wingspan and above-average lateral quickness, Carr can stay in front of slashing scorers and playmakers. He can also recover quickly and run three-point shooters off the line, which is a trait that the Knicks have yet to come close to mastering.

Carr isn’t exactly the epitome of a ball hawk, but he certainly has the potential to become the type of well-rounded defender whom every team searches for.

For the New York Knicks, pairing Carr with Frank Ntilikina would mean creating a backcourt with two players who have a high basketball IQ. When Carr is locked in, he’s simply a step ahead of the other players on the court from a mental perspective.

If the Knicks manage to acquire and develop Carr, he could potentially emerge as a leader on the defensive end of the floor with the way he thinks the game through.

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