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The Knicks entered the 2024 NBA Draft with the No. 24, No. 25 and No. 38 overall picks.
No. 24 pick: Kyshawn George
- DRAFT TRADE: Knicks trade George to Wizards
No. 25 pick: Pacome Dadiet
Dadiet represented France at the 2021 FIBA U16 European Challengers, where he played five games and averaged 6.0 points and 1.4 rebounds. He also featured in the 2022 FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup, averaging 4.3 points, 2.2 assists and 1.4 rebounds while helping France secure the bronze medal.
Dadiet is a young player who’s still growing into his body, and he’s still learning the nuances of playing the game at a high level. The 6-foot-8 forward has a solid frame for his age, and his broad shoulders and agility allow him to defend multiple positions. His lateral quickness and above-average acceleration are traits that project him as someone who should be capable of guarding NBA-caliber guards and wings. — RotoWire. Go deeper.
No. 26 pick: Dillon Jones
No. 34 pick: Tyler Kolek
- DRAFT TRADE: Knicks acquire Kolek from Blazers
At 6-foot-3, Kolek is a polished floor general who’s fantastic at picking apart defenses via pick-and-rolls. He looks confident shooting from the top of the key when defenders go under screens, but he’s better as a catch-and-shoot option than a player hunting his jumper. Kolek shot better than 38% from deep in his final two campaigns at Marquette and finished his collegiate career with a 35.5 mark.
He’s patient in the paint and has great touch around the rim with both hands. Kolek is an instinctual defender and can read passing lanes, but he has a lot of work to do on that end before being considered a strong two-way player at the pro level. — RotoWire. Go deeper.
No. 38 pick: Ajay Mitchell
- DRAFT TRADE: Knicks trade Mitchell to Thunder
No. 51 pick: Melvin Ajinca
- DRAFT TRADE: Knicks trade Ajinca to Mavericks
No. 56 pick: Kevin McCullar Jr.
- DRAFT TRADE: Knicks acquire McCullar from Suns
McCullar being unavailable for Kansas during the NCAA Tournament was one of the biggest storylines of March Madness. And rightfully so, as McCullar was a 2024 1st-Team All-Big 12 inclusion, coming off Big 12 All-Defensive Team honors in 2023, who proceeded to revolutionize his offensive game in his fifth collegiate season. The 23-year-old spent his first four collegiate campaigns at Texas Tech, including a redshirt freshman season to rehab a fractured tibia which he suffered in high school. A native of San Antonio, McCullar’s father was a linebacker at Texas Tech. — RotoWire. Go deeper.
No. 58 pick: Ariel Hukporti
- DRAFT TRADE: Knicks acquire Hukporti from Mavericks
The 22-year-old has a strong frame as a seven-foot, 245-pound interior presence. This allows him to thrive as a rebounder and screen-setter, two skills that should translate well to the NBA level. He plays with energy and hustles for every ball, but he doesn’t get enough credit for his ability to finish near the rim. Even though his game is far from being refined, it’s worth noting he can be a decent finisher in pick-and-roll and lob situations, as well as hustle points.
He’s an excellent rebounder, and his energy makes him a threat on the offensive glass. Plus, he can thrive in several defensive settings. His size and instincts also allow him to be an above-average blocker. He projects as a role player early in his career and will have to earn minutes with his rebounding, interior defense and ability to run the floor. — RotoWire. Go deeper.
