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6 All-Stars the Knicks painfully passed on in the NBA Draft

By Elaine Blum

CLEVELAND, OHIO - MARCH 15: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers brings the ball up court during the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on March 15, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. The 76ers defeated the Cavaliers 118-109. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OHIO - MARCH 15: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers brings the ball up court during the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on March 15, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. The 76ers defeated the Cavaliers 118-109. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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Michael Redd, Milwaukee Bucks. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) – New York Knicks
Michael Redd, Milwaukee Bucks. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) – New York Knicks /

1. Michael Redd

The 2000 NBA Draft only produced three All-Stars, but the Knicks had the chance to draft one of them with the 39th pick. Since Michael Redd was still available so late in the draft, several teams passed on him, and not just New York. The Knicks, however, made the mistake of selecting another shooting guard just four spots ahead of Redd.

Many teams were initially skeptical about Redd’s athleticism and defense, and the Knicks were among them. So, they drafted Lavor Postell instead. While Redd became a great scorer and one of the best second-round picks at that time, Postell only played three seasons in the NBA and never produced much. He just could not get off the bench as a backup to both Allan Houston and Latrell Sprewell and eventually suffered a bad knee injury.

Redd also did not have a great rookie season, but then took off and averaged 20 or more points every season between 2003 and 2009. The Bucks understandably held on to him for 11 of his 12 NBA seasons. Redd eventually retired in 2013 after a successful career that included an All-Star selection, All-NBA Third Team honors, and an Olympic gold medal.

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