There’s being drafted. Then there’s being drafted by the New York Knicks.
On Wednesday, Kentucky star Malik Monk sounded excited about the possibility of playing for the Knicks. “Madison Square Garden is legendary,” he said. “Playing for the Knicks would be legendary.”
Monk looked a little subdued at the news conference after being picked by the Charlotte Hornets with the 11th pick in Thursday’s NBA Draft.
“I actually thought the Knicks would take me,” he said. “But nothing is disappointing about getting drafted. This has been my dream forever.”
Surely, former Kentucky All-American Kenny Walker would advise Monk not to be too disappointed.