Anthony Edwards will be a top-three pick in this year’s NBA Draft. The New York Knicks better hope the lottery is in their favor. If the Knicks land Anthony Edwards, they will have a lineup filled with talent and height. Usually, a point guard is 6’3″, that is not the case for Edwards. Standing at 6’5″, Anthony Edwards would bring a new system to New York.
Anthony Edwards at Point Guard (PG)
Anthony Edwards officially declared for the draft. The freshman made some highlight-reel plays at Georgia. He could end up going number one or dropping a few picks. I think he’ll be off the draft board before the fifth pick. In his freshman season, Edwards averaged 19.1 points per game and averaged 33 minutes per game.
As you can see, Edwards was on the court, basically the whole game. Out of all the point guards in the upcoming draft, this kid is the best one. His size and skill-set separates him from top guards. Not only is he a scoring machine, but he can also play lockdown defense.
RJ Barrett at Shooting Guard (SG)
This is a big year for RJ. Now that he has his rookie camping under his belt, Knicks fans are expecting big things. Even if RJ is not the leading scorer, I need to see him be a team leader. A lot of young players like RJ are looking to take the step to the next level. I think RJ can perform at an elite level with the right team around him. As a rookie, RJ averaged 30.4 minutes of each game.
Ignas Brazdeikis at Small Foward (SF)
Ignas Brazdeikis spent most of last year in the G-league. During summer league ball, Ignas balled out for the Knicks. It was shocking to not see him on the roster in 2019. He can be a dominant force and would add another southpaw to the starting five. An absolute shooter who can spread the floor and also drive the lane. He will be a big part of the Knicks offensive plans in 2020. Count on it, I promise you.
Julius Randle at Power Foward (PF)
Recently, there has been a lot of twitter talk about a possible Randle trade. I don’t think it will happen. Sadly, the New York Knicks will be stuck with Randle for another year. But look at the bright side, this could be a breakout season for Randle. If this is not a breakout season for Randle, We can say this free-agent signing was a waste of money. Let’s not forget, Randle coming out of high school was a big deal. Overall, this season Knicks fans need to see improvement from Randle. If there is no improvement, he’ll be gone in my mind.
Mitchell Robinson at Center (C)
Mitchell Robison needs to stay out of foul trouble this season. On multiple occasions, Robison would get into foul trouble early in games. This was a blow for an already deflated Knicks lineup. With Robison playing center, the New York Knicks can really spread the court. Multiple videos have surfaced of Mitch practicing his handles and his three-point game. Obviously, he will spend most of his time in the post and cleaning up loose boards.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=En99l-4ZIc0&t=8s
Imagine how this Knicks squad would look if Robison added a quality jumper to his game. All Knicks fans know he owns the paint, hopefully, he expands his game.
Overall, the Knicks 2020 starting five is going to look a lot different from 2019. That’s what all Knicks fans are hoping for. Hopefully, we see improvement in RJ’s game and Julius game. In my mind, they have to lead this team.