The New York Knicks have been one of the better teams in the Association at finding talent after the first round of the NBA Draft. In recent years, New York selected Mitchell Robinson at No. 36 overall and signed Allonzo Trier as an undrafted free agent shortly thereafter.
In 2019, the Knicks maneuvered to bring in former Michigan Wolverines sharpshooter Ignas Brazdeikis in the second round of the NBA Draft.
Brazdeikis has seen limited minutes at Madison Square Garden, but has thrived with the Westchester Knicks. The 21-year-old, who was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year in 2019, has averaged 20.