New York Knicks NBA Draft History: 1988

The New York Knicks selected a point guard for the second consecutive year in the NBA Draft in 1988.

The 1988 NBA Draft saw the New York Knicks pick lower than where they should have placed, given their 1987-88 record. They went 19th in the first round via trade with the Chicago Bulls, who took Will Perdue at No. 11.

1988 also featured a trimmed down process, from seven to three rounds. Most draft picks in the seven and 10-round formats did not suit up for their NBA franchise, so limiting the number of players selected made sense.

How did the Knicks fare this time around? Let’s take a look:

Slash Line (with Knicks): .456/.313/.706

Career Averages (with Knicks): 8.7 PPG, 2.2 RPG, 4.1 APG, 1.3…