New York Knicks Draft Recap: 3 Things NYK Fans Will Love About Jerian Grant

Mar 26, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Jerian Grant (22) looks to pass while guarded by Wichita State Shockers guard Evan Wessel (3) during the second half in the semifinals of the midwest regional of the 2015 NCAA Tournament at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Playmaking

At 6’4″, Grant can play both guard positions — but what sets him apart is his insane passing ability. With his height he sees the floor well, and sets his teammates up time and time again.

And  the Knicks could use playmakers. Calderon is the only player on the current roster that is really a good passer.

Grant is a playmaker and he does in it several different ways.

In transition:

In the pick-and-roll:

On attacks to the rim:

Overall, Grant’s ability to create for others is a huge plus. Of course, the Knicks will need to obtain some talent for Grant to pass to, but for now I look forward to seeing some Jerian Grant-Carmelo Anthony pick-and-roll action.

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