New York Knicks: Top 5 centers in the 2018 NBA Draft

Age: 21 (4/26/1997)
Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’11.5”, 241 pounds, 7’0″
Slash Line: .528/.394/.694
Season Averages: 27.6 MPG, 14.6 PPG, 7.1 RPG, 1.5 ORPG, 1.0 SPG, 1.6 3PM

The New York Knicks are preparing to play a positionless style that embraces the modern standards for execution. That doesn’t necessarily require the presence of a traditional 3 at the 4-spot, however, which means Kristaps Porzingis could remain an undefined power forward.

In the event that such transpires, however, the Knicks will need a player next to him who can play a modern style on the offensive end of the floor.

Moritz Wagner may not become a full-time starter in the NBA, but he can be a significant player off the bench. He’s a dynamic offensive player who can space the floor, go to the post, and set his teammates up as a passer.

That type of versatility could prove to be invaluable in the modern NBA, especially when one considers that Wagner is capable of playing a physical game when it slows down.

Wagner converted 108 three-point field goals on 39.4 percent shooting between his sophomore and junior seasons. He also increased his production on the boards from 7.0 rebounds per 40 minutes in 2016-17 to 10.3 in 2017-18, and his assists average from 0.9 to 1.2.

With the work ethic, skill set, and physicality to thrive in the modern NBA, Wagner would be worth a look if he’s available in Round 2.