Top 4 Players on the Knicks Draft Radar

G Armon Johnson NBA Comparison: Antonio Daniels


F Craig Brackins NBA Comparison: Jason Thompson/LaMarcus Aldridge




G Grevis Vasquez

Strengths: A combo guard with good scoring instincts and advanced passing ability … Has a natural feel for the game and is able to see plays well before they materialize, allowing him to deliver passes that seem impossible to make ... At 6'6 he has great size for a guard (as it allows him to see over top of defenders, but it also makes him a difficult matchup) … He has good potential to play in a pick and roll system, because he is good at keeping his dribble alive and drawing the rotation … Has crafty moves off the dribble, and uses his long strides to get past defenders ... Can use either hand to finish at the basket ... Split time between both guard positions, and was able to bring a nice mix of attributes to both spots … Showed the ability to operate without the ball and come off screens … Has become a better shooter from the outside, stretching his range and improving his percentages ... Solid contributor on the glass as well as in the steals department ... Plays with a lot of passion and confidence, he is not afraid of throwing difficult passes or taking big shots … Has proven that he can perform in key moments against top level collegiate competition … Continued to improve various facets of his game throughout his career …

Weaknesses: Lacks the first step to explode by defenders ... Has a hard time turning the corner, and usually has defenders riding his hip ... He is not an aggressive player and has trouble against defenders who get into his body … Not a great finisher inside, he doesn’t have great strength or body control to complete plays through contact … Can be very erratic with the ball and with his passing (taking way too many risks)... Shoots a slight set shot, which takes longer to release and allows the defense to recover ... Not a great shooter off the dribble, does not have great rhythm and elevation, which is the cause of inconsistent results from midrange ... Does not project well as a defender at the next level, lacks the lateral quickness and does not put forward much of an effort on that end ... Will have a hard time containing either guard position off the dribble … Is an arrogant player, which is sometimes a positive, but he needs to learn to control his emotions and not cross the line …



G/F Darrington Hobson NBA Comparison: Chris Douglas-Roberts (less explosive)

Message To Everyone Bashing The Knicks Young Core - (Just Look at how the Celtics were built)

I think every sportswriter,ex player and fan who bashes the Knicks young players. Should take a look at the Boston Celtics.When the Celtics traded for Ray Allen And Kevin Garrnet to pair up with Paul Peirce . Everybody including myself asked who else do they have ? Who's gonna be the the Point Guard ? People Would say whos gonna come off the bench and contribute ? Who's gonna step ? There were so many question. I don't even think the Celtics even knew the answer to those questions. No one knew they would have Four young core pieces that would help them get to the finals two out of three years. I dont think anyone knew Rajon Rondo Would turn out to be a top 5point guard,maybe top 3. No one Thought kendrick Perkins would be one of the top Defensive players in the nba. Lets not forget about Glen "Big Baby" Davis a second round Pick (the knicks have the 38 and 39 pick this year) and Tony allen two big Contributors off the bench. One of the main problems the knicks had these last 2 seasons is leadership from a superstar. Someone who can show Gallo,Toney Douglas, and Chandler how to work like a Superstar. How to maximize their talent. I think that helped Bostons young core. Kevin garnett brought his passion , and Ray Allen Brought his work ethic. Theres alot of players that have talent, but talent get only get you so far. If the knicks get a superstar. I think it can bring out the best in the knicks young players, Mentally as much as physically. Showing them how to be a professional. Seeing how much a Lebron or any superstar works on their game. And seeing the results that come from that hard work Should motivate any young player. And we've heard over the last two years how bad gallo wants to be a star. No one knows what the knicks core can turn out to be.

Hopefully Something Special