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[Poppa Left @_the6thman]

In my opinion, Tarris Reed Jr. (UConn) would be the most seamless fit for the Knicks in the 2026 NBA Draft.

The Knicks have the 24th & 31st pick and have more than enough access to target Reed Jr on the board.

There’s even potential for them to move back from 24, acquire more draft capital and still get Reed Jr.

Here’s why I love the fit.

From a position of need standpoint, he’s a legitimate plug and play NBA Center who can log 10-15 minutes right away.

There’s a possibility that the Knicks lose both Mitchell Robinson and Ariel Hukporti to free agency.

Reed Jr. comes from a winning program in UConn

played for winning obsessed coach in Dan Hurley

played in the Big East, which aligns with the Knicks core mentality.

In Matchups vs Lottery prospects in the tournament, there were legitimate times where he was the most productive player on the floor.

Reed Jr. is a throwback big, bodies dudes in the paint, good touch around the rim. Nice bag that can only improve. UConn is the farthest thing from a iso offense, but Reed jr, bailed them out time and time again with post touches, a look the Knicks don’t really feature and can open up more diversity in their offense.

From a scheme standpoint, the Knicks could actually play some high low concepts with Towns and Reed Jr.

In addition, Reed Jr, projects to be a really good rebounder and will end possessions on defense and extend possessions on offense.

The main concern for me is his versatility on defense, as it relates to being switchable on the perimeter.

Day 1? Won’t be anywhere near what Mitch’s ability on film. Mitch is a guy that blocked Kevin Durant on the perimeter, closed out to the whole Boston Celtics team on one possession in game 6, and got a hand up on Wemby at the end of Game 2 in the NBA Finals.

Simply put, if the Knicks lose Mitchell Robinson, they cannot replace him. However, I think Reed jr. will adapt to the needs of the NBA game in his own way, which will make him at least serviceable when playing out of drop coverage.

There’s also the reality that Reed jr. isn’t a modern day stretch big that’s going to space the floor. While It’s not an accomplishment, I do think he has some more potential than Robinson/Hukporti to step out in space and knock one down eventually.

All in all, these are the reasons Tarris Reed Jr. is a slam dunk pick for the Knicks in the 2026 nba draft

- Position of need
- Rotation player on a rookie deal
- Winning Player
- High Motor
- Plug and Play From Day 1

[DFS @LifeDfs]

@HalfZilla718 @knickshomer What happened to the “build” Rick?

[DFS @LifeDfs]

@fasho2k Where is that 2 plus 2 guy? I thought he was a real fan.

[Damien Peters @DamienPetersNBA]

The Knicks have a gem waiting in the wings

[Boogie Muse @BoogieFlandMuse]

How fake was dude when he came into our space? 🤣🤣🤣Bet he didn’t think I had this..😁😁 ….4 mins of trash talk, not a single Basketball reason why they were gonna win. 🤣🤣🤣 Sound just like the team they root for during press conferences.

Anyways, just wanted to expose these fake ass Basketball fans. “Ahh yeaaaa we got an Alien coming to NYC” ….he did, Brunson came back to SAS Game 5 and dropped 45 on his head in a close out.

Pre-Game 1….and not ALL SPURS fans are like this…. But the bloke talked too much 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🤣🤣 pretty confident huh 🥶🥶🥶 @Kiingdeej @ToNYKX_ @EdgeDaDon32 #alwaysknicks

[@AliMindNY-Champ @MindNYAli]

They were talking real spicy. Now they in hiding?? 😭😭🤣🤣🤣
#AlwaysKnicks

[DFS @LifeDfs]

@Miggy_Different @fifacentel Quickley, Mitchell Robinson, even Quentin Grimes, all panned out as good/solid players. RJ was not a star but is a 20ppg guy.

[Poppa Left @_the6thman]

Can I just say how awful a look this was for the NBA? I showed my 6th grade class Game 5 and they were mad confused at the intros. Even though the Knicks were champions, it made them look like a joke. Just a stupid thing to do. You want to put villain music like the Yankees do with Imperial March that’s appropriate, or just have the vocals naked with the crowd booing. But this distorted the archives and just looks silly. And you lost all 3 games at home. You got what you deserved. @spurs

[Poppa Left @_the6thman]

I’m ngl. Don’t know what to do with myself as a Knicks fan right now. My whole identity was built with having a chip on my shoulder, for not having a chip 😂🤷

[Angry Mike @AngryMike24]

One BIG reason why the #Knicks Offense might be even more potent next season.

Adding another 6’9 Point-Wing is an exciting proposition…

Mohamed.
Diawara.

[Crazy Stats @NBAcrazystats]

Jalen Brunson led all players in total clutch points for the third straight postseason. Since the @NBA started tracking play-by-play data in 1997, only one player has recorded such a streak: Kobe Bryant (2008, 2009, and 2010).

[NBA @NBA]

Jalen Brunson had himself a season to REMEMBER.

🏆 NBA All-Star
🏆 All-NBA Selection
🏆 Emirates NBA Cup MVP
🏆 Eastern Conference Finals MVP
🏆 NBA Finals MVP
🏆 NBA Champion

Take a bow, @jalenbrunson1!

[perc @cookupperc]

Talk soon @NBA

[NBA Courtside @NBA__Courtside]

Stephen A. Smith says Jalen Brunson saved the NBA:

“I know a lot of people out there think it’s hyperbolic to say such a thing. I would say to you, you’re not really listening to me. You’re not really, really hearing me. He literally he saved the NBA because if Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs had captured an NBA championship, everybody would be evolving their game planning, their drafting, their analysis, and everything that come with it. Everybody would have been evolving everything around. How do we knock off the 7 foot five alien from France.”

(Via @stephenasmith)

[DFS @LifeDfs]

@EddiePresti_ Doesnt seem like Ian is buying it. And you know if Ian says it, it’s legitimate.

[Ian Begley @IanBegley]

If Knicks stay below 2nd apron, they will lose Mitchell Robinson and Landry Shamet…something seems amiss here

[DFS @LifeDfs]

@EddiePresti_ @EddiePresti_ Ari is a cup guy.

[DFS @LifeDfs]

@EddiePresti_ @EddiePresti_ ask Ari if he loved the NBA CUP trophy today and if he thinks now the NBA CUP will continue to grow? Knicks gave it alot of validity.

[First Things First @FTFonFS1]

.@DannyParkins is very brave 😅🤣

[DFS @LifeDfs]

@jfromflorida1 Murray 6’5”