The whole league knew it and would run on us relentlessly. Certainly the Knicks could try to turn the 27th and 38th picks into something in the late teens and nab Lewis then. A new site designed for Knicks fans, minus any Vapid Media overlords. Sometimes his pace places him in space he can’t escape, leading to desperate decisions, leading to turnovers. Height: 6-3: Weight: 165: Wingspan: 6-5 ('18 Team USA U18 Training Camp) Standing Reach: 8-5 ('18 Team USA U18 Training Camp) NBA Comparisons. As a freshman Lewis was the second-youngest player in all of Division I. In this class he is the only point guard with the combo of pull-up shooting, blow-by athleticism, and willing passing that you see out of almost every star guard in the NBA. This play gets a gold star. Knicks Fit: Would slot in as a well-fitting potential lead guard, though I don’t think he is so good right now that there wouldn’t be a competition for the starting PG spot between him and Frank (or another free agent acquisition). If the Knicks are convinced Lewis is the real deal, why not land that ever-elusive point guard when they’re there? Quick hands. Now imagine Lewis surrounded by elite professional shooters. Look closer. So you’re looking for a point guard. Our pitchers clearly grew frazzled holding runners on, knowing the instant they didn’t the runner had an open invite to second base. Minimal moving parts provide for a compact and well-balanced motion featuring a consistent follow-through. Despite two seasons at Alabama under his belt, he’s still on the younger end of 19. Shooting would let him play off of another PG too, though. The speedy point guard may be more a question of when than why. So you’re looking for a point guard. Quicks on top of quicks. The ability to get by your defender and the ability to make pull-up threes are the single two most important skills a guard needs in today’s NBA. Educate yourself on some other potential Knicks: Killian Hayes, LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards, Onyeka Okongwu, Devin Vassell, Isaac Okoro, Patrick Williams, Grant Riller, Obi Toppin, Aleksej Pokusevski, Deni Avdija. Is waiting around till 27 too much of a risk? If he struggles to finish those looks, defenses will get up on him and dare him to take it to the rim. Meanwhile, this incredible catch is being set up on a date with you, someone who...well, look. The 1986 Mets famously came back while facing elimination in Game 6 of the World Series, two runs down, two outs, down to their last strike. Prez examines the game of Kira Lewis Jr., a lightning-quick young sophomore out of Alabama whose slight frame and fear of contact could hold him back in the NBA. In addition to his grit, there is grind: the Crimson Tide’s leading scorer reached double-digits in 29 of his team’s 31 games. We see this in a play Lewis made against Georgia. Those two clips are both from Alabama’s game versus Iowa State, one that pitted Lewis against fellow lottery point guard Tyrese Haliburton. There are plenty of roads to go down, but Patrick Williams, Kira Lewis Jr and Aleksej Pokusevski top my list for New Orleans in the first round. And if so, is 8 too high? Measured with a 6’5 wingspan two years ago (at the 2018 USA Select minicamp) and there’s a chance he’s gotten an inch or two longer since … A very good athlete who routinely finishes breakaways with dunks … While he increased his scoring from his freshman year, his big jump in productivity came as a playmaker as he upped his assists from 2.9 to 5.2 … Efficient shooter/scorer from all three levels. Position: PG (Alabama)Age: 19Height: 6 ft 3Weight: 170 lbsWingspan: 6 ft 6. Say there’s one out there who can shoot from deep, is speedy and athletic, has some size, gets to the rim, stalks passing lanes, and even rebounds well. We all hope Mitchell Robinson can cut down on the fouls and play 30 minutes a night. But he can break a defense down and put teammates in positions to succeed. Scored in double digits in all but 2 games …, Weaknesses:  Can improve in his ability to score from the perimeter in ISO situations … Most of his success from the perimeter comes from catch and shoot … Lacks polish in pick and roll game … His all around point guard play can improve as far as learning the nuances and controlling the tempo, which will allow him to become a better facilitator, granted he’s got a good deal of polish considering his age … Needs to add bulk to his frame at just 167 lbs, though point guards have proven to be successful with slight frames like Darren Collison … Lack of strength limits his ability to finish plays after contact as well as giving him less ability to play defense when the game gets physical … Despite his great physical make up, his defense still has a ways to go … He shows a great deal of upside as a defender, but still needs to learn to devote the same level of focus on that end of the floor … Will need to become better at limiting turnovers as he averaged 3.5 per game, though his a/to ratio was decent at 5.2 to 3.5 (a rate of 1.48) … Can get sloppy with the ball on drives, exposing the ball, and allowing it to be stripped … A solid playmaker for others but not someone that passes his teammates open or who sees plays a few steps ahead or regularly elevates teammates scoring ability …, Overall: Still appears to have a lot of potential left to develop, especially when considering his age … Has the potential to develop into a quality NBA starting point guard … While a solid athlete, as far as his upside goes, is a couple levels below the NBA’s most dynamic point guard athletes like Ja Morant or Russell Westbrook … Should get looks in the mid-late lottery and figures to be drafter somewhere in the mid-first round …, Notes: Measured 6’3, 165 lbs, with a 6’5 wingspan and an 8’5 standing reach at the Team USA U-18 Training Camp (in 2018) … Native of Meridianville, AL … Led Alabama to a 16-15 record as a sophomore averaging 18.5 ppg, and 4.8 rpg and 5.2 assists per game ….