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Karl-Anthony Towns scores 10 points in abbreviated preseason debut with New York Knicks
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jalen Brunson thought twice about going 1-on-2 in transition, instead dribbled back outside and flipped the ball behind him to Karl-Anthony Towns, who made a 3-pointer with a defender in his face.
New York Draft Picks
Pacome
Dadiet
1
Rnd
25
Pk
SG
Position
- Draft Grade: B+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 22
- School: France
- Height: 6' 8"
- Weight: 210
Yahoo Sports Commentary
Dadiet is one of the youngest players in the draft, still just 18 years old, and will be a draft-and-stash development project for the Knicks. His size and strength at 6-foot-8 along the perimeter is what first stands out when he plays, and he's showing more signs as a poised playmaker off the wing, finishing his season in Germany for Ratiopharm Ulm on a high note.
Tyler
Kolek
2
Rnd
4
Pk
SG
Position
- Draft Grade: A
- Pre-Draft Rank: 24
- School: Marquette
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 195
Yahoo Sports Commentary
The fact that Kolek fell out of the first round with his body of work at Marquette is a head scratcher. He led all college players in assists, averaging 7.7 per game, and is a solid floor general who the Knicks can depend on in the second unit.
Kevin
McCullar
2
Rnd
26
Pk
SG
Position
- Draft Grade: A
- Pre-Draft Rank: 39
- School: Kansas
- Height: 6' 7"
- Weight: 212
Yahoo Sports Commentary
McCullar would have been an All-American his senior year if it wasn't for his knee injury. He was the No. 1 scoring option and part of a great guard-center tandem alongside Hunter Dickinson in the high pick-and-roll. He recently got his knee scoped, citing no structural damage, but being the older player in this draft compounded with the injury might be the reason he fell.
Ariel
Hukporti
2
Rnd
28
Pk
C
Position
- Draft Grade: B
- Pre-Draft Rank: 66
- School: Germany
- Height: 6' 11"
- Weight: 246
Yahoo Sports Commentary
The Knicks added some additional size with 6-foot-11 Hukporti with the last pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Originally from Germany, Hukporti averaged 8.1 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game for MHP Riesen.
NBA Atlantic Standings
| W | L | Pct | GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.5 | |
| 2 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 | |
| 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.5 | |
| 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.5 | |
| 0 | 0 | .000 | 1.0 |
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