New York Knicks: 5 options for pick No. 8 in 2017 NBA Draft

3. Jonathan Isaac, SF/PF, Florida State

2017 statistics:  12.0 PPG, 7.8 RPG, 1.5 BPG

The possibilities are endless in the NBA Draft and with the Knicks still trying to get younger, the more athletic Jonathan Issac fits those requirements. The Florida State Seminole did a little bit of everything for the team, immediately grabbing the attention of many New York scouts looking to add another weapon alongside the young frontline of Kristaps Porzingis and Willy Hernangomez.

Standing tall at 6’11” with a 7’1″ wingspan it’s hard to miss Issac on the floor, especially with the raw talent to score and rebound. The 19-year-old freshman started every game in college playing both forward positions and putting together an impressive stat line of 12.0 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.5 blocks, 1.2 assists and 1.2 steals per game. The big man’s hustle stood out in many highlight reels, as he did all the dirty work while scoring when needed and defending his position.

Issac will need to definitely put on more weight, as his 205-pound frame is going to force him away from the power forward position against the likes of Pau Gasol and Blake Griffin. If he’s pushed to be a small forward, then he will need to prove he can guard speedy opponents and refine his ball handling on offense.

It’s a risky pick, but if the Knicks choose to have a hustle player on the frontline, Isaac has plenty of room to grow alongside a fellow unicorn like Porzingis. The only issue will be if Issac can play the small forward position efficiently as his natural role.