Category: KNICKS

Reading Time: 2 minutesOne of the more intriguing players of this past college basketball season was Obi Toppin, a forward out of Dayton. Toppin won Naismith Player of the Year and was known for his highlight-reel plays. He was selected by the Knicks as the 8th Overall Pick in the NBA Draft and has been one of the few Knicks picks to get praise. As a Knicks fan, I am not a fan of this pick and believe that Obi Toppin was not the right pick for the Knicks. Toppin is a talented offensive player and has received praise...

Reading Time: 3 minutesNot only did the New York Knicks have one of their better drafts in recent years, but they have also been making great moves through trade and free agency. Standout forward and Naismith Player of the Year Obi Toppin fell right into their open arms with the 8th pick in the draft after being projected to go higher. New York has brought in multiple players through free agency, some of which have flown under the radar, like third-year big man Omari Spellman. Others made headlines, such as veteran guard Austin Rivers. Let’s break down their offseason...

Reading Time: 2 minutesFollowing the events of the 2020 NBA draft lottery, it has become clear to me that the NBA is incentivized to keeping the New York Knicks bad. And while I am a Knicks fan, this is an actual theory that I believe could be possible. Taking a look at the NBA draft lottery over the past few years, there is a common trend. Since 2015, the Knicks have never had a pick higher than it was originally expected. In fact, the Knicks’ draft pick has slipped to a lower position each of those years except for...