The New York Knicks are making a concerted and sincere effort to find a diamond in the rough. In response to the possession of two second-round draft picks, a vast majority of the Knicks’ pre-draft workouts have been centered around prospects with a second-round grade.
While those efforts are certainly admirable, the organization’s attention has officially shifted to the No. 8 overall selection in the 2017 NBA Draft.
The Knicks recently reached out to Dennis Smith Jr. in an attempt to schedule a pre-draft interview. The North Carolina State Wolfpack star has been regarded as a potential option for the Knicks at No.