When the New York Knicks drafted Miles McBride in the second round, they saw a stout defensive player with potential on offense. Having been selected outside of the first round, McBride is not eligible for a four-year rookie contract, instead signing a three-year deal with a team option in the third season.
The contract includes $2 million at the NBA minimum for first-year players and a team option for the third season. He will earn just $925K this upcoming year, keeping his monetary hit down, which helped the Knicks sign a bevy of free agents, including Evan Fournier and Kemba Walker.