I didn't see this posted yet. http://www.nypost.com/seven/06162009/sports/knicks/knicks_having_hill_of_an_idea_174442.htm

It would be a good night for the Knicks if guard Stephen Curry fell to No. 8.

It would be a great night for the Knicks if Arizona power forward Jordan Hill fell, too.

The Post has learned Knicks president Donnie Walsh has secretly coveted Hill, the 6-foot-10 big man whom they would take in a heartbeat over Curry. Walsh told confidants that after the draft order was established he thought a better chance existed of Hill slipping to them. That's because some teams picking before the Knicks weren't in the market for bigs.

There have been recent reports Hill was slipping, but chances still are Hill will be gone by No. 8. Walsh has eyed trading up and still has hope. Walsh will watch Hill today during a solo workout at their Westchester compound. It is Hill's second workout for an NBA team.

It has been stated the Knicks' priority has been a point guard, but Walsh says that perception is there only because a slew of point guards are considered viable in that range.

Sources indicated Walsh flew across the country for the Pac-10 Tournament to view Hill at Staples Center. Hill didn't disappoint, scoring 20 points with 13 rebounds in Arizona's loss to Arizona State.

"If draft day comes and goes and he's on their roster, it's a very good day for the Knicks," said one NBA GM who has spoken recently to Walsh. "He rebounds, defends, scores, and the key is he can run. Bigs that can run is a requisite in Mike's [D'Antoni's] way of playing."

The Knicks are stacked at power forward, but not with sturdy interior defenders. A Hill acquisition would allow them to let free agent David Lee exit and open up more cap space. Hill, who measured 6-10 without sneakers at the Chicago combine, averaged 18.3 points, 11 rebounds and 1.7 blocked shots.

"Forget all the commotion this time of year, it's not a good draft," the GM added. "And Hill's a good player. He will be a guy who can sign a large second contract in this league. I just don't see him not being a top-five guy, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder."

Perhaps Hill's reported slip hastened his decision to work out.

man, they got us "coveting" someone new every damn day. I swear, different day, different player. Cant get too wrapped up in this stuff, 90% of all this is smokescreens and bullshyt.

Posted by Paladin55:

Posted by sebstar:

man, they got us "coveting" someone new every damn day. I swear, different day, different player. Cant get too wrapped up in this stuff, 90% of all this is smokescreens and bullshyt.

Isn't there a Biblical admonition against coveting?

Just wondering.

You directing that to the wrong man, Pally. You need to be talking to Briggs about that kind of stuff with all these damn groupie love letters he writes about the draft picks he likes and his boo, Bynum.

Donnie finally waking up. Great to hear. Now go get him.

Posted by JohnWallace44:

The Covet list

Curry
Holiday
Evans
Thabeet
Hill
Flynn
Lawson
Daye
Beaubois
Rubio
Jennings

Am I missing anyone?

Pretty much the whole draft board outside of Griffin, Harden and Derozan.

u trying to get tms to spit up his coffee?

Frankly, I don't see what he brings that Heyvelt doesn't (who could be had in early rd 2). We already have Chris Wilcox, don't draft another.

The Knicks want either Curry or Rubio---everything else is horse manure--they want Curry or Rubio over Griffin let alone Hill.

This draft is like the 1983 NFL draft minus Eric Dickerson. It was very QB heavy just like this years PG group. You are going to have 6-7 teams come out with what could be a starting caliber of PG. And who knows the future but it is possible just like Dan Marino getting drafted 2nd to last in that round[bypassing the Jets] you could ahve the best NBA PG fall late. You just never know. If it was me Id be more than happy with the last pick in that 1st round draft even though he wasnt a QB.

[Edited by - BRIGGS on 06-16-2009 09:11 AM]

MDA offense is predicated on bigs running a pick and roll. Hill cant catch a cold so your going to expect him to catch a bounce pass while running toward the basket. This draft sucks trade down and get you a big and a shooter

Posted by PresIke:

the knicks want curry or rubio over griffin?

i dunno about that man.

Absolutely

Thou Shalt Not Covet

June 15, 2009 - The Post has learned Knicks president Donnie Walsh has secretly coveted Lebron James

Posted by purple012870:

Frankly, I don't see what he brings that Heyvelt doesn't (who could be had in early rd 2). We already have Chris Wilcox, don't draft another.

Heyvelt supposedly looked good in a recent workout. I don't think he has the "warrior" mentality that Hill has, though, and I wonder about his defensive ability. With his shooting ability, you can definitely see him as someone MDA would like playing 15-20 MPG- he could play C and pull out an opponent's center- opening things up a bit in the middle.

Hill needs some lower body strength, and if he does get to 245+ lbs., he could be center for an MDA team. He has a midrange J (something Wilcox has not shown on any kind of consistent basis)- don't see why he would need 3pt range as a center. If you watch clips of his workout you will see that he has a nice stroke.

If we go with Hill, I would want to pick up Collison with a later 1st round pick if that can be worked out.

I just can't see the Knicks and MDA not going after a PG with this crop available.