New York Knicks fans sit on pins and needles ahead of Tuesday’s lottery. Yet, Scott Perry says the team is prepared and ready to go.
New York Knicks general manager Scott Perry has been careful and measured with his message to the fanbase prior to Tuesday night’s lottery. In an interview with ESPN Radio’s Golic & Wingo Show, Perry sounded confident as he talked about the high-stakes lottery.
Perry was quick to praise the organization’s scouting with Knox, Robinson, and Trier. Although the Kentucky product had an up and down year, the 19-year-old can absolutely score the basketball. Additionally, many believe that, given the opportunity to re-draft the 2018 class, Robinson would’ve been a lottery pick and Trier would not have gone undrafted.
Last year, much was made about Perry’s conversation with Knox’s father and his workout prior to the draft. In addition to “kicking around” Miles Bridges in a workout, Perry and company were impressed with Knox’s poise and maturity coming from a brand name college program like Kentucky. Perry believes the same can be said for the Knicks draft process this year. He explains.
According to NBA.com 66 players will be attending this year’s draft combine on May 16th and 17th. Among the top prospects will include names like Zion Williamson, Ja Morant, R.J. Barrett, and Jarrett Culver. It’s safe to say that the Knicks will have more than ample opportunity to get to know the next big name in New York basketball.