With a record of 31-51, the Knicks were one of the worst teams in basketball last season. They finished far out of playoff contention, and team president Phil Jackson is actively hurting the team, in his words and deeds. Where does New York go from here? The answer is unclear; they have so many problems that there are many angles from which to start. However, the draft seems as good a place as any.
Draft a Starting-Caliber Guard:
With the number eight pick in the draft, the Knicks will probably select one of three players: Kentucky’s Malik Monk, NC State’s Dennis Smith Jr.