Knicks 2019 Draft Analysis: Grading the six best back-up plans

1. Cam Reddish

The Paul George comparison has been done to death, but it’s only because it’s so warranted. In an era where “3-and-D” players are more valuable than ever, Cam Reddish has shown the ability to be that perfect complimentary player on a team stacked with ball-dominant scorers. Though only averaging 13 points on 11.4 shots a game, Reddish has taken over half of those shots from behind the arc and has managed to knock down 34.8 percent from that range. Put that on top of nearly 2.0 steals a game and the profile of a complete player starts to come to light.

With the ball in his hands more and an ability off the bounce that he hasn’t had the chance to properly showcase under Mike Krzyzewski, Reddish could blossom on the Knicks in the same way that Paul George did on the Pacers once Danny Granger went down with an injury.

For a team with questions surrounding defense, perimeter shooting and who has the ability to be able to play beside a true superstar, Reddish has shown that he has the potential to tick all of those boxes and take the Knicks to the next level in their rebuilding process.

Grade: A

If the New York Knicks do not receive the top pick, there are players to choose from in June’s draft. Who are the top players aside from Williamson?