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Knicks Draft: Realistically re-drafting New York’s last 10 first round picks

By Yash Shrivastava

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 14: Kristaps Porzingis #6 of the Dallas Mavericks and RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks shake hands following the game at Madison Square Garden on November 14, 2019 in New York City. New York Knicks defeated the Dallas Mavericks 106-103. 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. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 14: Kristaps Porzingis #6 of the Dallas Mavericks and RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks shake hands following the game at Madison Square Garden on November 14, 2019 in New York City. New York Knicks defeated the Dallas Mavericks 106-103. 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. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /
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Re-draft of the 2007 NBA Draft for the Knicks: Wilson Chandler

Knicks Pick: 1st Round, Pick 23

Actual player selected: Wilson Chandler

Isiah Thomas did something right in his tenure with the Knicks?

Isiah Thomas’s selection of Wilson Chandler was one of the best value picks the team has made in a very long time. Coming out of DePaul as a sophomore, Chandler was a raw prospect with great athleticism and strength.

He had an up and down rookie season, where he averaged 7.3 points and 3.6 rebounds in 35 games. However, when Mike D’Antoni took the job as the Knicks’ coach, Chandler flourished and became a fascinating young prospect for the team.

His role expanded significantly, and he averaged 14.9 points and 5.4 rebounds in his two full seasons under D’Antoni. Before being traded to Denver for Carmelo Anthony in 2010-2011, Chandler had the best year of his career, averaging 16.4 points and 5.9 rebounds a night.

He was one of Denver’s main assets in the trade and had several solid seasons for the team. Aaron Afflalo was the only player who could have made an argument, but Chandler was the better player and played at a higher level longer than Afflalo.

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