Last June, the New York Knicks made a draft day trade that was widely praised. Tim Hardaway Jr. was sent to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for the rights to the 19th overall pick, Notre Dame point guard Jerian Grant.
An athletic pick and roll maestro with good size—Grant stands 6'5" and weighs 195 pounds—and defensive instincts, Grant gave Knicks fans hope for the future at the point guard position for the first time in a very long while.
A few solid performances during summer league and the preseason provided even more optimism.