Despite many believing that this year's draft will have one of the deepest talent pools in the point guard position, the New York Knicks are targeting a small forward who they think can thrive in their triangle offense,
According to Marc Berman of the New York Post, the Knicks have their eyes set on Kansas forward Josh Jackson and are keen on adding him to their fold as a possible replacement for Carmelo Anthony.
“If the tanking Knicks wind up with a top-six pick, as the odds now suggest, they haven’t ruled out passing on a point guard to take Josh Jackson, a Kansas combo forward known best for his defense and passing.”
“Indeed, the Knicks have a yen for the 6-foot-8 Kansas freshman, whom they have identified as a player with a triangle skill set because of that passing ability. Plus, the Knicks may have to fill a void if Carmelo Anthony is traded.”
The 20-year-old had a very promising year in his lone season with the Jayhawks with averages of 16.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 3.0 assists. However, it's his passing ability that makes him attractive to the Knicks as their offensive system requires that skill from their players.
Should they go on and select him from the lottery, it will be clear that they will do their best to move Anthony and try to convince him to waive the no-trade clause he has in his contract. Adding Jackson will also give them a younger player they can have alongside Kristaps Porzingis, as they look to continue improving their lineup for the future.
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