New York Knicks 2006 Draft Preview

New York needs a new attitude and a different look. This team is simply made up of names. Steve Francis, Stephon Marbury and Jalen Rose all make a lot of money and all have question marks regarding their character. Rose has one year left on his contract, while Francis and Marbury have multiple years remaining.

Center Eddy Curry averaged 13.6 points and 6.0 rebounds during his first year with the Knicks, who finished in last place in the Atlantic Division with a dismal 23-59 record. Guard Jamal Crawford netted 14.3 per contest, while forward Channing Frye contributed 12.3 points and 5.8 boards in 65 games during his rookie campaign.

Guard Nate Robinson, who averaged 9.3 points in his rookie season, and Quentin Richardson add some depth to the disgruntled Knicks.

Head coach and team president Isiah Thomas, who replaced Larry Brown as the team’s general, will try to add players who can compete for playing time immediately. Thomas will not worry about what position they play, as the Knicks need help now.

Thomas will most likely try to move either Francis or Marbury and would not mind finding new homes for some of his other players. The Knicks current roster is a bad mix with no chemistry.

Bottom line, this franchise is a mess.

Key Player(s): Jamal Crawford (Guard), Eddy Curry (Center), Steve Francis (Guard), Channing Frye (Forward), Jerome James (Center), Stephon Marbury (Guard), Nate Robinson (Guard), Quentin Richardson (Guard), Jalen Rose (Forward/Guard), Malik Rose (Forward),

Team Needs: A new attitude, scoring forward and players who think team first.

Draft picks: 1st round (20th overall), 1st round (29th overall).