New York Knicks: 5 options for pick No. 3 in 2019 NBA Draft
After finding out that they will be selecting third, the New York Knicks will certainly have tons of talent to choose from in the 2019 NBA Draft.
After the results of the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery were announced, most New York Knicks fans had to be put on suicide watch. After a disastrous season of tanking and trades, the least the basketball gods could do was hand them the first overall pick, and, of course, Zion Williamson.
Unfortunately, the Knicks would be…well, Knicks. Even with the updated lottery odds, one can’t simply be happy with the third overall pick, after finishing the season with just 17 wins and the league’s worst record.
Even though most Knicks fans have to be punching the air right now, they did end up having the highest pick among teams with fewer than 25 wins. These new lottery odds have changed the course of tanking, and players seemed to be overjoyed about this.
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For the Knicks, the only way now is up. With tons of salary cap room for the upcoming free agency period and countless superstars being rumored to be looking for a fresh start, the Knicks could make a lot of noise real soon. If only they were able to get their hands on that No. 1 pick…
Zion Williamson was QUICKLY whisked out of the room after Pelicans were announced the winner of the draft lottery. Source said the former Duke star was rooting to go to New York, but now is going to New Orleans.
— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) May 15, 2019
Nevertheless, we are still talking about a great spot to select, a spot that guarantees you a top-tier prospect. Here are five possible selections for the New York Knicks in the 2019 NBA Draft.