New York Knicks: 5 best options for the No. 19 pick in the NBA draft

Options for the New York Knicks in the NBA draft: 1. Davion Mitchell

Alright, this may be a bit of a stretch, given that Davion Mitchell could end up being a late lottery pick, but if he were to fall all the way to the 19th pick, the New York Knicks would be foolish to pass up on an amazing prospect like him.

Even though mock drafts do tend to tell the story, they aren’t always accurate. Last year, Obi Toppin was a near-lock for the top-5 of the 2020 NBA Draft and ended up falling to the Knicks at No. 8.

This time out, every single one of the teams selecting just before New York are pretty covered when it comes to the point guard spot, meaning that they could shift their focus to other positions and neglect Mitchell.

Even though Jared Butler ended up winning MOP during this year’s March Madness. Davion Mitchell was considered Baylor’s star man and the main focus of the offense. As a result, he is projected to go much higher than Butler.

Mitchell is a lights-out shooter from the 3-point line. During his senior year, he shot an incredible 44.7 percent, while taking a huge jump from his previous seasons. Defense is no issue for Mitchell either, as he is considered a lock-down and hustle player that is always one step ahead of his opponents.

The New York Knicks need a leader at the point guard spot and Davion Mitchell is exactly that. His playmaking skills would get this team over the top and working under Tom Thibodeau will certainly do wonders for a guy like him.

To sum up, the chances of Mitchell being hat-less at pick No. 19 are not in New York’s favor. But one can still hope, right?