No NYK! Don't take Willie Cauley-Stein at #4 Pick!!!!!!

[will2survive]

I'm past the point of the Knicks dropping in the draft. There are still some really good players. Michael Jordan was a #3 pick. How did he turn out?

I REALLY LIKE Justise Winslow, but he doesn't fit New York's offense with Melo. This is a worst case scenario. They want a big man or guard.

Cauley-Stein is a GREAT defensive player, but his offense is awful. I've heard talks of NY considering him. It would be a bust. Anyone old enough to remember Frederick Weis????

[MoneyLineDawg]

Emanuel Mudiay or DeAngelo Russell

Need an elite point guard these days

[will2survive]

Emanuel Mudiay or DeAngelo Russell

Need an elite point guard these days

I think the 76'ers might take Russell with the 3rd pick or I'd be very happy with that. I just can't have Cauley-Stein. I know Justise Winslow has a huge future but he's not the best fit for New York.

[will2survive]

Trader Phil might have to make adjustments and make some trades with the pick. He CANT be happy with the 4th pick.

[MoneyLineDawg]

Mudiay is going to be a stud....Think he will be the best player in the draft

6'5 Point guard, got a little John Wall and Westbrook in him

[MoneyLineDawg]

Trader Phil might have to make adjustments and make some trades with the pick. He CANT be happy with the 4th pick.

Think there's 5 really good players in the draft.....top 2 big guys, top 2 point guards and Winslow

Got some Europeans ranked high that I'm not familiar with too

4th is fine

[King Mayan]

LAKERS number 2 putos!!!

[will2survive]

Mudiay is going to be a stud....Think he will be the best player in the draft

6'5 Point guard, got a little John Wall and Westbrook in him

Mudiay expressed interest in playing in New York. I know Russell is the goods, but Philly has the jump on the Knicks. Some say Russell is the best player in the draft. I just know that Winslow is such a game-changer. I would love to see him in the orange and blue but Melo doesn't like to share.

[STAX]

Im an Ohio State fan, and I'm not sold on Russell being a stud in the NBA. He has some weaknesses and doesn't have anything he is "great" at. Average shooter and questionable decision making at times. Ill be rooting for him whereever he goes though

[jjgold]

Nobody wants to play for the next because of Carmelo Anthony… This organization is in trouble regardless of who they pick

[will2survive]

All of the Mock Drafts have Knicks taking Emmanuel Mudiay. No way does Phil Jackson take this guy. He could be great, but Knicks are trading this pick. This won't change their franchise unless he uses his cap room, makes trades and thinks out of the box. I still say drop down and take Justise Winslow and pick up an extra pick or player

[will2survive]

Wow. Mudiay is a baller. Maybe I was wrong. This is 2 years ago. Guy is like Westbrook.

[DOM_Toretto]

Mudiay is going to be a stud....Think he will be the best player in the draft

6'5 Point guard, got a little John Wall and Westbrook in him

Very sharp.

[will2survive]

I know it's China, but this kid has mad hops and he said he'd flourish under Phil Jackson's scheme. I'm warming up to this pick if the Knicks make it.

[jjgold]

Knicks 50 lose team for next 5 years

Anythony washed up and a loser..until he gets cut Knicks are never a threat

[will2survive]

Now, we're hearing a lot of things. The Lakers could possibly take Mudiay ( a showtime, flashy player) or Russell, Philly wouldn't need a center and Okafor could fall to #4 for New York. As much as I like the Mudiay highlights, I would love to see this scenario play out and for the Knicks to get Okafor. My only concern is that Duke players usually have disappointing professional careers. Okafor looks like he's missing that nasty streak. I want a player who is a nice guy but knows how to shove it down the opponent's throat like Tim Duncan.

[Jeffie]

Now, we're hearing a lot of things. The Lakers could possibly take Mudiay ( a showtime, flashy player) or Russell, Philly wouldn't need a center and Okafor could fall to #4 for New York. As much as I like the Mudiay highlights, I would love to see this scenario play out and for the Knicks to get Okafor. My only concern is that Duke players usually have disappointing professional careers. Okafor looks like he's missing that nasty streak. I want a player who is a nice guy but knows how to shove it down the opponent's throat like Tim Duncan.

Lakers better take Okafor or i will be pissed. He hasnt even hit his peak yet, still learning the game.

[SharpAngles]

Now, we're hearing a lot of things. The Lakers could possibly take Mudiay ( a showtime, flashy player) or Russell, Philly wouldn't need a center and Okafor could fall to #4 for New York. As much as I like the Mudiay highlights, I would love to see this scenario play out and for the Knicks to get Okafor. My only concern is that Duke players usually have disappointing professional careers. Okafor looks like he's missing that nasty streak. I want a player who is a nice guy but knows how to shove it down the opponent's throat like Tim Duncan.

C'mon buddy You're dreaming if you think Okafor falls to the Knicks News today that the wolves really like Okafor and that Towns is "determined" to be a Laker and may have issued ultimatum to Minny, so the big dukie might go first overall. 0.000% Okafor wears a Knick jersey next season.

[DOM_Toretto]

Idk about this 'ultimatum'...

Okafor already said he doesn't care about being #1 pick, but he wants to go to a place that's a good fit.

(In reality, who the hell WANTS to move to cold ass northern Minneapolis over Los Angeles?)

[Ralphie Halves]

Irrelevant pick. Knicks are effed for the next 5 years if Phil still insists on running the Triangle.

Don't get somebody too good, you'll just waste them.

[Luckycharms2012]

Cauley Stein will be a very good defensive center in the NBA. A better Tyson Chandler. Limited offensively.

[jjgold]

Effective big men are so important in the NBA if I was the knicks I would definately take Stein

[terrortwylight]

Forgive my ignorance here guys, not an NBA guy..

Doesn't it seem though like the Warriors are onto something? All those killer guards. Then they play that small lineup and they're assassins out there. They're small but they hold their own against the big guys. Then they start forcing the tempo and the other team just can't keep up with their pace. AND they're playing great defense with these small guys.

Why aren't more teams gravitating towards this kind of basketball? It seems like they're the only team that's really all in with this philosophy.

I know they've got the best pure shooter in the league, but I don't understand why more teams aren't trying to replicate this kind of approach.

[jjgold]

Forgive my ignorance here guys, not an NBA guy..

Doesn't it seem though like the Warriors are onto something? All those killer guards. Then they play that small lineup and they're assassins out there. They're small but they hold their own against the big guys. Then they start forcing the tempo and the other team just can't keep up with their pace. AND they're playing great defense with these small guys.

Why aren't more teams gravitating towards this kind of basketball? It seems like they're the only team that's really all in with this philosophy.

I know they've got the best pure shooter in the league, but I don't understand why more teams aren't trying to replicate this kind of approach.

Well it has not worked yet

Time will tell

[will2survive]

Effective big men are so important in the NBA if I was the knicks I would definately take Stein

Take Stein??? Now, I know you're yanking my chain. He's defense only (like Karate Kid). New York needs more. They're considering trading....possibly taking Justise Winslow. Melo went to Yankee Stadium with him and they're building a friendship. Justise Winslow has a high upside. I like it.

[MoMoneyMoVaughn]

We need to be very careful just watching highlights.

Mudlay has the athleticism but still takes a lot of bad shots. Needs to work on both shot selection and shooting.

[will2survive]

We need to be very careful just watching highlights.

Mudlay has the athleticism but still takes a lot of bad shots. Needs to work on both shot selection and shooting.

I agree. If Okafor doesn't drop to #4 and the Knicks don't make a trade (which they might), I'm leaning (and a lot of Mock Drafts are leaning) towards Justise Winslow. Granted, I am a Duke fan, but Winslow has been very clutch for Duke, making some big plays, and his game is taylor-made for the NBA level. He's very young with a ton of upside. He appears to be "NBA Ready" right now. A very exciting player.

[will2survive]

Mudiay scares me, but I do see a lot of Westbrook in his game.

[upscope]

Knicks suck no matter who they take.

[jjgold]

Upscope your correct

Knicks are whore shit

[MoMoneyMoVaughn]

I agree. If Okafor doesn't drop to #4 and the Knicks don't make a trade (which they might), I'm leaning (and a lot of Mock Drafts are leaning) towards Justise Winslow. Granted, I am a Duke fan, but Winslow has been very clutch for Duke, making some big plays, and his game is taylor-made for the NBA level. He's very young with a ton of upside. He appears to be "NBA Ready" right now. A very exciting player.

Justise is an incredible athlete. That being said, I think he used his strength and athleticism to create a lot of offense in college and at the NBA level his strength is sort of less of factor. He will not be able to push guys around like he did at Duke. He brings a lot to the table though. I think he has the potential to be an all star one day and a fan favorite but like many players needs to land in the right situation and work on adapting his game to suit his strengths and reduce the impact of his weaknesses.

[yydouble]

Lol. Cauley is such a dork.