Breaking down second-round possibilities for the Knicks in the 2022 NBA Draft

Contrary to popular belief, the NBA Draft’s second round still very much exists. It is a unique, far away land after pick thirty when many have turned off the draft. It’s a place where longshot dreams and career defining moments take place. Unknowns emerge, underdogs have their day and G-League rosters for the upcoming season are filled.

Most importantly, the Knicks do have a second round pick once again this season — No. 42 overall — and it’s a big chance to improve a roster that really needs it.

If history is anything to consider, it has been a very mixed bag for the Knicks as far as quality of players coming from their second round picks. The odd selection of Andy Rautins in 2010 and the…