If Precious Achiuwa departs this offseason, the New York Knicks will need another power forward in their stable. Meet 19-year-old Tyler Smith of G League Ignite!
Ranked 21st among NBA prospects by ESPN, Smith is a 6’10” forward who averaged 13.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, and a block per game. Plus: He has a seven-foot-one wingspan! Papa Thibby wants those offensive boards!
Born in New Orleans, Smith grew up in Houston after his family was displaced by Hurricane Katrina. He was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2023 high school class.