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2015 NBA Mock Draft: Early Reaction Post-Lottery

By Brett David Roberts

Mar 7, 2015; Lexington, KY, USA; Florida Gators forward Jon Horford (21) shoots the ball against Kentucky Wildcats forward Karl-Anthony Towns (12) in the first half at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 7, 2015; Lexington, KY, USA; Florida Gators forward Jon Horford (21) shoots the ball against Kentucky Wildcats forward Karl-Anthony Towns (12) in the first half at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /
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Ohio State. D'Angelo Russell. 4. player. 27. . PG/SG

D’Angelo Russell lands in an ideal spot with Derek Fisher to tutor him.

He is a great playmaker and has the kind of handles that will leave Madison Square Garden hazing opposing players for “broken ankle” crossovers.

Russell should become a good defender at the 1-spot too given that he is 6-foot-4 and has a 6-foot-9 wingspan to harass defenders and break up passing lanes.

With second team All-Rookie pick Langston Galloway and Tim Hardaway Jr. able to do much of the same, the Knicks could start revamping its culture around tough halfcourt defense.

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