00:00All right, the Knicks, they don't have a first round pick in this year's NBA draft, but that doesn't mean that they can't uncover a gem at pick number 50. And look, let's be real. If there's one thing Leon Rose and his front office have done well in recent years, well, it's finding value late in the draft. Remember, Mitchell Robinson, he was a second rounder. Same thing for Deuce McBride and even Jericho Sims, a fellow second rounder, he contributed to the team.
00:25So who could be next? Let's take a look at three intriguing names that the Knicks could target with pick number 50.
00:31First up, Kobe Brea, 6'6 wing from Dayton, who spent his first four college seasons at Dayton and he hit an insane 49.8% of his threes. Last season, he was at Kentucky and Brea drained 43.5% of his threes on 5.9 attempts per game.
00:49Look, he's got a quick release, moves well off the ball and could be a natural fit next to a playmaker like Jalen Brunson. But defensively, he's still a work in progress.
00:59Now, some may be concerned with his age as he's at 23 years old, not a high ceiling guy. However, if the Knicks want to add shooting depth on a cheap contract, Brea, he could be a sneaky good fit.
01:10Next up, Micah Peavy, a 6'6 versatile wing out of Georgetown who brings serious defensive energy. Now, Peavy, he can guard multiple positions, which is good for the Knicks. He plays physical and he's got some toughness to his game.
01:24He's also an improved playmaker, averaged over three assists last season with Georgetown. And he's got some Draymond-ish intangibles here that Knicks fans might like. The question is, can he shoot the rock? The outside jumper, it's never been consistent.
01:38But if the Knicks want to add a wing defender with some upside and tools, Peavy, he's worth taking a long look at. And finally, we got Jameer Watkins, 6'5 wing from Florida State with a 6'11 wingspan. And he actually might be the most intriguing of all the three guys I've mentioned. Watkins, total do-it-all kind of guy. He scored, grabbed boards, dropped dimes, and he defended. He averaged 18.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 2.4 dimes per game.
02:08He's not a pure shooter, though. He only shot 32% from downtown last season, but he is a strong, athletic creator who plays with edge and confidence. He's also just 22, so a little younger than the other two players mentioned here.
02:21And if he can become a league average shooter, he just might be a steal this late in the draft. So what's the Knicks move here? Do they add the shooter in Brea, the defensive dog in Peavy, or the well-rounded wing in Watkins?
02:35Or is it even somebody else that we might have overlooked here?
02:39One thing's for sure. If New York hits on this pick, it could be yet another win for a front office that's made a habit of turning second-round picks into impact guys.
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