The Sixer Sense
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2018 NBA Mock Draft 5.0

By Christopher Kline

BELGRADE, SERBIA - MARCH 30: Luka Doncic of Real Madrid in action during the 2017/2018 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season game between Crvena Zvezda mts Belgrade and Real Madrid at Aleksandar Nikolic Hall on March 30, 2018 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images)
BELGRADE, SERBIA - MARCH 30: Luka Doncic of Real Madrid in action during the 2017/2018 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season game between Crvena Zvezda mts Belgrade and Real Madrid at Aleksandar Nikolic Hall on March 30, 2018 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images) /
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27. . SG/SF. Villanova. Mikal Bridges. 9. player

The Knicks have been connected to point guards in most mocks, but their lack of wing depth could take them in a different direction. Bridges was an integral part of Villanova’s title run, emerging as the premeir 3-and-D wing in this draft.

Bridges was always a solid role player with first round upside, but he took things to a different level this season. He added more variety to his game, hitting shots off movement and putting the ball on the floor more than he did in his first two seasons.

On the other end, Bridges’ long arms and instincts should make him an effective multi-positional defender. The Knicks could benefit from adding a solid two-way perimeter piece into the fold next to Kristaps Porzingis.