In many mock drafts, including one by Kyle Boone of CBS Sports, analysts have the New York Knicks, regardless of their draft spot, selecting 18-year-old overseas player LaMelo Ball. This would break the team beyond repair.
In comparison to the 2019 NBA Draft class, this year’s set of NBA hopefuls are definitely not as talented. With that being said when fans and experts look at the pool that the Knicks can choose from with a top 5 pick, people see 6’7 Guard LaMelo Ball as the top option. It makes absolutely no sense. First, we need to take into account the league Ball is playing in.