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New York Knicks: Key revelations from 2018 NBA Draft Combine

By Maxwell Ogden

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 15: NBA Draft Prospect, Kevin Knox poses for a portrait during the 2018 NBA Combine circuit on May 15, 2018 at the Intercontinental Hotel Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - MAY 15: NBA Draft Prospect, Kevin Knox poses for a portrait during the 2018 NBA Combine circuit on May 15, 2018 at the Intercontinental Hotel Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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SAN ANTONIO, TX – APRIL 02: Omari Spellman #14 of the Villanova Wildcats drives to the basket against the Michigan Wolverines during the first half of the 2018 NCAA Men’s Final Four National Championship game at the Alamodome on April 2, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Brett Wilhelm/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)
SAN ANTONIO, TX – APRIL 02: Omari Spellman #14 of the Villanova Wildcats drives to the basket against the Michigan Wolverines during the first half of the 2018 NCAA Men’s Final Four National Championship game at the Alamodome on April 2, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Brett Wilhelm/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) /

Omari Spellman Should Be On The Radar

The New York Knicks have a special talent at power forward in Kristaps Porzingis. What’s been too often understated, however, is the fact that Porzingis can play either interior position—and will likely see minutes at the unofficial 5 in a positionless system.

If the Knicks are interested in finding a prospect who can provide ideal contributions alongside Porzingis, however, then Omari Spellman should be on the radar.

Spellman measured at 6’8″ without shoes and 6’9.25″ with shoes at the 2018 NBA Draft Combine. He checked in at 253.8 pounds—a number that some will advise him to decrease—but he also posted a 7’2″ wingspan.

That combination of size, strength, and length will appeal to every general manager, but it’s what they complement that make the measurements so intriguing.

Spellman is one of the most versatile players in this draft class. He’s a competent post scorer, a skilled passer who can operate from the elbow, a productive three-point shooter, and a versatile defender who prides himself on being able to defend multiple positions.

Throw in the fact that Spellman is patterning his game after Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green, and he becomes a significant target for the Knicks.

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