The New York Knicks continue to work out top prospects before the NBA Draft while it is clear the team will go in one of two directions. Judging by the workouts, the Knicks are eyeing either a point guard or defender at No.4 barring any potential trades down the board. The biggest question mark for rookies coming to New York is just how they will fit in the triangle offense and Emmanuel Mudiay believes he will workout just fine.
According to Ian Begley of ESPN.com, Mudiay worked out for the Knicks and made it clear that he could easily fit right into the triangle offense and make an impact immediately. Mudiay is seen as one of the two top point guards entering the NBA Draft and ESPN's Chad Ford currently has him tied with D'Angelo Russell at his position. The upside for Mudiay is that he has been playing overseas basketball and already understands all of the league rules on the court. He also believes he can adapt to any style of play.
"I feel like I can adjust to any system, to any style of play," Mudiay said, via the New York Post. "I can play a half-court system, too. ... [The triangle] is challenging, but I think the more you get into it, the more you learn it, the more you understand it."
If the Knicks were to draft Mudiay, that means they likely would not be targeting a point guard in free agency. The team has been linked to multiple available players including Rajon Rondo, Goran Dragic, Patrick Beverley and even trades for Ty Lawson or Brandon Jennings. They would not use their top draft pick on the position only to then sign a top free agent as well.
The Knicks have Langston Galloway who came on strong last season after being acquired. However, he is very young and there is no real guarantee of long-term success. Pairing Galloway with Mudiay would mean the Knicks have a young point guard rotation which Carmelo Anthony already made it clear he did not want. The Knicks could then bring back Jose Calderon who has been assumed as gone. The veteran has been hanging out on the trade block since the mid-season deadline and most assumed Jackson was preparing to cut him lose. However, he would be the veteran New York needs in that position.
