The NBA bubble has officially burst, and the Los Angeles Lakers are the ones popping champagne. Good for J.R. Smith! But otherwise, who cares? All this really means is that the Knicks are now equal to every other team heading into next season. Everyone is 0-0.
Now that we’re all in agreement that the Knicks are essentially equivalent to the Lakers right now, let’s check out what the major mock drafters are saying about which rookie will likely land in New York. Back in August, Devin Vassell was named as the probable Knicks’ pick more than anyone else (three out of nine mocks).