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New York Knicks: 2017 NBA Draft grades

By Ed Easton Jr.

Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Frank Ntilikina of France is introduced by NBA commissioner Adam Silver as the number eight overall pick to the New York Knicks in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Frank Ntilikina of France is introduced by NBA commissioner Adam Silver as the number eight overall pick to the New York Knicks in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 4, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars guard Damyean Dotson (21) reacts after making a basket during the first half against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Hofheinz Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars guard Damyean Dotson (21) reacts after making a basket during the first half against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Hofheinz Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 44 — Damyean Dotson

It’s an important aspect of today’s NBA game to have knockdown three-point shooters that can spread the floor effectively. As the Knicks approached their first of two second round picks with that mentality, Dameyon Dotson from the University of Houston  was the best available.

Dotson is 6’6″, 205 pounds with some decent athleticism but a knack for scoring from the outside during his college career. The 23-year-old senior averaged 17.4 points per game with the Cougars primarily as a catch and shoot player.

His value wasn’t extremely high considering his lack of ability to create his own shot or push people around on the offensive end due to limited strength. He fell to No. 44 to the Knicks as a hopeful overachiever type of selection, as his stock hasn’t been high on many team’s draft boards since his days in Oregon.

Dotson will be evaluated heavily during his stint on the Knicks’ Summer League team next month to determine his fit on the roster. His ability to make shots will be needed if he can prove to be consistent on both sides of the ball and develop a more aggressive offensive game.

Grade: C + 

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