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New York Knicks: David Fizdale to pattern strategy after teams from 1970s

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The New York Knicks will reportedly host Alabama Crimson Tide point guard and 2018 NBA Draft prospect Collin Sexton for a pre-draft workout.

New York Knicks general manager Scott Perry has created a new layer of intrigue in 2018 NBA Draft circles. Despite the apparent logjam at the position, Perry and the Knicks are open to the possibility of drafting a point guard.

Recent workouts and interviews imply that the Knicks are truly willing to select a guard, and the latest report is further confirmation.

New York recently hosted Oklahoma Sooners point guard Trae Young for a pre-draft workout. It wasn’t terribly surprising, but it unequivocally confirmed Perry’s statement that the Knicks are open to selecting a backcourt prospect.

According to Jonathan Givony of ESPN, another point guard prospect is in New York for a pre-draft workout: Alabama Crimson Tide star Collin Sexton.

Source: Collin Sexton and Wendell Carter are both in New York today. Sexton will work out with the Knicks today, Carter will follow. Carter just worked out for Cleveland and Chicago and did a Pro Day in LA last week in front of Phoenix, Sacramento, Philadelphia and Charlotte. — Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) June 7, 2018

Having already discussed Carter as an option for the Knicks, it’s only rational to turn our focus to Sexton as a viable option at No. 9 overall.

Sexton is a 6’2″ point guard with a muscular 183-pound frame and a 6’7.25″ wingspan. He has an explosive first step and a powerful upper body that he utilizes to get past the first defender and finish amongst the trees.

For a Knicks franchise that finished the 2017-18 regular season ranked No. 28 in the NBA in drives per game, it certainly makes sense for Perry to target a penetrating playmaker.

What makes Sexton a unique option, however, is the fact that he’s one of the most determined downhill players in this class.

Sexton has garnered comparisons to the likes of Eric Bledsoe, Donovan Mitchell, and Russell Westbrook. He’s not only an explosive slasher, but a tenacious competitor who isn’t afraid of the moment and has a motor that runs high.

With respectable shooting form, above-average court vision, and the finishing ability to support his athleticism, Sexton has legitimate All-Star potential.

If the New York Knicks are looking for a guard to pair with defensive specialist Frank Ntilikina, Collin Sexton certainly checks crucial boxes.