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New York Knicks: 4 draft prospects using Kenny Payne’s insight

By Ken Tavarez

LEXINGTON, KY - JANUARY 30: Assistant coach Kenny Payne of the Kentucky Wildcats reacts against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half at Rupp Arena on January 30, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, KY - JANUARY 30: Assistant coach Kenny Payne of the Kentucky Wildcats reacts against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half at Rupp Arena on January 30, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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FAYETTEVILLE, AR – MARCH 9: Kira Lewis Jr. #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide dribbles down the court during a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena on March 9, 2019 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Razorbacks defeated the Crimson Tide 82-70. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

Knicks Draft Targets: Kira Lewis Jr.

This is another player that jumps off the television screen. He has abilities that you simply can’t teach. Edwards is the most athletic player, Okoro is the strongest, but Lewis is the fastest.

There is a saying that speed kills and that is what makes Lewis such an appealing prospect. Even though he played two seasons at Alabama, he is still young, turning 19-years-old in April.

Lewis is raw and still needs to develop physically, but historically players with his potential tend to get picked higher in the draft than expected.

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If Kenny Payne believes in this kid, then the Knicks might finally have the point guard they have been seeking for the better part of the 21st century.

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