As we await the blue-and-orange smoke to reveal itself above Madison Square Garden, signaling the New York Knicks have hired a new head coach, let’s quickly turn our attention to the 2025 NBA Draft. New York has the 50th pick Wednesday,

The Knicks have struggled over the years to build contending teams, including in the NBAS Draft. Here are their worst mistakes on draft day.

The focus of the 2025 NBA draft is on the top of this class, especially Cooper Flagg likely going to the Dallas Mavericks at No. 1 overall, but most the marquee franchises in the sport will be deep in their scouting bag trying to find young players who might be able to contribute in the future because of where they are picking.