The New York Knicks know firsthand how it feels to take someone else's second-round selection and turn them into a true star with the likes of Jalen Brunson.
Now, in 2025-26, it appears they officially understand what it feels like to be on the opposite side of this kind of ordeal as well, as their draft-day decision back in 2024 is directly responsible for the OKC Thunder reaping the rewards of guard Ajay Brown's breakout campaign.
Knicks traded Ajay Mitchell for mere pennies on the dollar
During the 2024 NBA Draft, after taking Tyler Kolek with the 34 pick on the night, the Knicks opted to take Santa Barbara product Ajay Mitchell four slots later, with the premeditated plan of trading him, considering the former already covered their desires for more backcourt depth.