Jackson: We Want Mature Kids That Can Help Quickly

(Knicks President Phil) Jackson gave several hints he prefers older, established prospects, and specifically named Wisconsin senior center Frank Kaminsky and Kentucky junior defensive specialist Willie Cauley-Stein. The Knicks might be able to trade down and still land either player, while adding a cheap veteran who won’t take up too much cap space.

“We’re looking for mature kids who have a reasonable understanding of their skills and have had some success in the past because of it,’’ Jackson said. “We’re looking for a player who physically and socially can grow and develop and do it in fast order as quickly as possible.’’

Source: Marc Berman of the New York Post