All rights reserved.Maintaining flexibility for what looks like a terrific 2021 free agent class is paramount for the Knicks. He figures to receive more time next season with the New York Knicks, who signed Brazdeikis to a A natural scorer, he compensates for limited athleticism with skill and instincts. At 6'10", Samanic has a promising shooting stroke and enough off-the-dribble scoring skills/body control to attack closeouts and the rim.And he's flashed enough encouraging defensive foot speed to stay in front of face-up 4s. He'll be a fit as a glue guy for a Warriors team that has enough star power.After playing limited minutes during the 2018-19 season in the Adriatic League, Luka Samanic spent most of his rookie year in the G League, where he averaged 15.2 points and hit 47 threes in 33 games.Presumably high on his fit for today's NBA, the San Antonio Spurs took him No. There was a lot of hype surrounding Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Lecque entering his rookie season in the NBA. But at 7'2", he possesses an appealing mix of height and coordination for finishing, offensive rebounding and rim protection. But for Samanic's age and size, the 20-year-old's jump shot and overall skill level are worth buying.The G League appeared in Keldon Johnson's immediate future the moment the 2019 first-rounder was drafted by a San Antonio Spurs organization that boasted Dejounte Murray, Patty Mills, Bryn Forbes, Derrick White, Lonnie Walker IV and DeMar DeRozan.He averaged 20.3 points per game on 53.2 percent shooting with the Austin Spurs, tapping into his tools, athleticism and paint touch for slashing and finishing inside the arc.

But he can also make plays for himself, attacking closeouts or shaking in the post.With footwork, scoring instincts and defensive IQ, Smailagic compensates for his limited athletic ability at both ends. He's still too far away as a creator or shooter to expect efficient execution outside the paint.The level of polish he demonstrates skillwise will determine if he's worthy of 2021 first-round consideration.Alen Smailagic may have played his last game with the Santa Cruz Warriors after two seasons in the G League.Still 19 years old, the 6'10" Serbian has won over the Warriors with versatility and motor over flash.He works effectively as a screener who can roll or pop, particularly after improving his three-ball to 34.6 percent this past G League season. While his skills aren't the sharpest, he has an intriguing tool box that includes a confident jumper and shot-making versatility out of the post.He's flashed the ability to hit the three or put the ball down for quick, short moves. 19 overall last summer. We won't know what his role will look like until the Select Team fills out its roster.

His power and length should be useful defensively against NBA guards and wings. He'll continue to be effective at scoring in the NBA paint, based on his bounce, coordination and strength for playing through, above or around rim protection.Hall will be limited to mostly catch-and-finish work off rolls and dump-downs, but he may be good enough at converting them into dunks and layups to justify regular minutes off the bench.Ignas Brazdeikis' big summer league didn't lead to NBA rookie minutes. But for a 6'6" forward, his offense and determination should eventually lead to NBA production.Nobody wanted to take a first-round gamble on Bol Bol, whose medical reports and questionable competitiveness cast a cloud over his rare offensive skills for a 7'2" big.It's still tough to write off his potential and discount his shooting touch and general scoring versatility. That year's No. Either way, Todd's physical tools and athleticism should pop out to scouts who might not be so familiar with him, since the last FIBA tournament he played in was in 2017 and the high school All-Star circuit was canceled.Todd passes the eye test with solid 6'10" size and fluidity. But the G League already has plenty of recent first- and second-rounders and undrafted free agents who are on track to carve out NBA careers.These aren't the G League's current best players; rather, they're the prospects with the most long-term potential.