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New York Knicks: 4 players to target with the 38th Pick in the draft

By Zachary Bachar

COLLEGE PARK, MD - FEBRUARY 29: Xavier Tillman Sr. #23 of the Michigan State Spartans handles the ball against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center on February 29, 2020 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Maryland Terrapins/Getty Images)
COLLEGE PARK, MD - FEBRUARY 29: Xavier Tillman Sr. #23 of the Michigan State Spartans handles the ball against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center on February 29, 2020 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Maryland Terrapins/Getty Images) /
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Mar 11, 2020; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Isaiah Joe (1) dribbles against Vanderbilt Commodores guard Maxwell Evans (3) during the second half in the SEC conference tournament at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports. /

Isaiah Joe, SG, Arkansas

At first glance, Isaiah Joe’s field goal percentage (36.7%) and three-point percentage (34.2%) make it seem like the sophomore guard shouldn’t even be considered a future NBA player. In actuality, he could easily turn out to be the best shooter in the entire draft class.

First of all, the 21-year old attempted a ridiculous 10.6 threes per game. For reference, James Harden was the only player in the NBA to take more than 10.6 shots from behind the arc last season. Joe also attempted just 3.3 two-point field goals per game, hitting those shots at a respectable 44.7% mark.

He was given the brightest green light imaginable and took full advantage of it, putting up threes in transition, off catch-and-shoot opportunities, and off the dribble. He also shot 89% on free throws, proving that his shot mechanics are legitimate.

A reduced role would almost certainly see an increase in percentages, especially if he can maintain his soaring confidence. This is shown in his freshman year, where he shot 41.2% from three on a slightly diminished number of attempts.

With the future of both Damyean Dotson and Wayne Ellington up in the air as they’re expected to hit free agency, the Knicks could be looking for more shooting off the bench and label Joe as the best option available.

His defense and playmaking abilities are still a work in progress, but he has the potential to be an excellent movement shooter with a gravitational pull on defenses.

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