2018 NBA Mock Draft 5.0: Mo Bamba crashes the top 3; Trae Young falls

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 17: Mohamed Bamba speaks with reporters during Day One of the NBA Draft Combine at Quest MultiSport Complex on May 17, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - MAY 17: Mohamed Bamba speaks with reporters during Day One of the NBA Draft Combine at Quest MultiSport Complex on May 17, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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PITTSBURGH, PA – MARCH 15: Trae Young #11 of the Oklahoma Sooners is defended by Fatts Russell #2 of the Rhode Island Rams in the first half of the game during the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at PPG PAINTS Arena on March 15, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA – MARCH 15: Trae Young #11 of the Oklahoma Sooners is defended by Fatts Russell #2 of the Rhode Island Rams in the first half of the game during the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at PPG PAINTS Arena on March 15, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /

9. New York Knicks – Trae Young, PG, Oklahoma

If the board falls this way, the New York Knicks would have a dilemma on their hands. They could either take the big-name, explosive point guard or a player that is more of a natural fit like Mikal or Miles Bridges.

In the end, I don’t think the Knicks will be able to not draft the potential star power and Trae Young. They could actually make it work by playing Frank Ntilikina off-ball, but it’s better to get the talent now and worry about fit later.

Young takes a bit of a fall here, but might find a nice landing spot under the big, bright lights of New York.