The second round of the NBA draft resumes Wednesday night in New York, with the New York Knicks holding the No. 31 pick. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
The first round concluded late Tuesday night, with Washington selecting AJ Dybantsa. The second round will take place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Some of New York's biggest basketball heroes were second-round draft picks. For instance, Jalen Brunson was the No. 33 pick in the 2018 draft by the Dallas Mavericks. He joined the Knicks as a free agent in 2022 and has been a catalyst for the team's rise, winning Finals MVP in their five-game victory over the San Antonio Spurs.
Willis Reed was the No. 8 pick in the 1964 draft, making him the first pick of the second round. He led the Knicks to championships in 1970 and 1973, winning Finals MVP both times.
Every team hopes to find a player in the second round who can become a key piece of a title team. The Knicks hold the No. 31 pick acquired via trades.