One NBA executive earlier this season labeled the upcoming NBA Draft as a historic crop of talent, with the top five players all potential franchise-shifting pieces.
And a few months ago, before the season began, the Knicks began their scouting mission with the thought that they would not only have their own lottery pick, but also another one coming from the Mavericks in the Kristaps Porzingis trade. It was a scout’s dream, a chance to put an imprint on a franchise for a decade to come.
But the Knicks are now left out of the lottery. Entering the NBA’s final weekend, their pick currently sits at No.