A Knicks GM looking to the future? Weird!
You could accuse Knicks management of many faults, failings, sins, and crimes against reason during the James Dolan Era, but you cannot say they have ever lacked for balls. They made big, bold moves whenever the mood struck, and they didn't give a damn about what pundits or fans thought about them. You don't trade for Steve Francis to pair with Stephon Marbury in the backcourt if you're afraid of bucking consensus.
In some respect, Phil Jackson's decision to select Kristaps Porzingis with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2015 fits very neatly into that tradition.