The 2019 NBA Draft is around the corner, and the New York Knicks will own a top pick. Where it slots will arrive on Tuesday, when 14 teams are summoned to Chicago, IL for the lottery, under a new odds system that trims the chance to land the first overall selection.
There are a handful of standout talents from the 2019 class, but once the draft ends, the attention will focus on their offseason development into rookies for the 2019-20 NBA season. Expectations will be high for some, especially those in the top five.
Transitioning to a higher level of basketball takes time.