New York drafted Wilson Chandler from DePaul University with the 23rd overall pick in the first round of the 2007 NBA Draft, which was held on June 28th at 7:00 p.m. at the WaMu Theater at Madison Square Garden.
In a separate draft night deal, the Knicks also acquired forward Zach Randolph, guards Dan Dickau and Fred Jones and the draft rights to Demetris Nichols from Portland in exchange for Channing Frye, Steve Francis and a 2008 second round draft pick.
Draft Night Video
Knicks President of Basketball Operations and Head Coach Isiah Thomas held a conference call on Friday, June 29 to discuss the Knicks moves on 2007 NBA Draft Night.
Following the 2007 NBA Draft on Thursday night, New York Knicks President, Basketball Operations & Head Coach Isiah Thomas sat down with nyknicks.com for an exclusive interview.
During Thursday night's NBA Draft at the WaMu Theater at Madison Garden, the Knicks announced that they had acquired forward Zach Randolph, guards Fred Jones and Dan Dickau and second-round draft pick Demetris Nichols, the 53rd overall player selected on Thursday, from the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Steve Francis, Channing Frye and a second-round pick in 2008.
New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations and Head Coach Isiah Thomas announced today that forward Zach Randolph and guards Fred Jones and Dan Dickau have been acquired from the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for forward Channing Frye and guard Steve Francis. In addition, the Knicks acquired the draft rights to Demetris Nichols from Portland for a 2008 second round draft pick.
Transcript of Wilson Chandler's remarks to the media after being drafted by the New York Knicks.
Check out the gallery of photos from draft night.
The New York Knickerbockers have selected Forward Wilson Chandler from DePaul University with the 23rd overall selection in the 2007 NBA Draft.
With the 23rd pick in the first round of tonight's 2007 NBA Draft at the WaMu Theater at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks have chosen DePaul forward Wilson Chandler.
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2007 NBA Draft
Thursday, June 28, 2007
7:00 p.m.
WaMu Theater at Madison Square Garden
Click Here for ticket information
TV: ESPN
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| Recent Draft Selections at #23
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2006: Josh Boone, NJN (UConn)
2005: Francisco Garcia, SAC (Louisville)
2004: Sergei Monta, POR (CSKA Moscow)
2003: Travis Outlaw, POR (Starkville HS, Miss)
2002: Tayshaun Prince, DET (Kentucky)
2001: Brandon Armstrong, HOU (Pepperdine)
2000: Speedy Claxton, PHI (Hofstra)
1999: Devean George, LAL (Augsburg)
1998: Tyronn Lue, DEN (Nebraska)
1997: Bobby Jackson, SEA (Minnesota)
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In the third of a three-part preview of the 2007 NBA Draft, NYKnicks.com ranks the most promising point guards in the Draft, several of whom participated in pre-draft workouts for New York.
In the second of a three-part preview of the 2007 NBA Draft, NYKnicks.com ranks the most promising power players in the Draft, a position that the Knicks might target to give Eddy Curry some help in the paint.
In the first of a three-part preview of the 2007 NBA Draft, NYKnicks.com ranks the most promising perimeter players in the Draft, a position where New York is looking for an upgrade.
The last regularly scheduled Knicks-Nets NBA Draft workout displayed two paths to professional ball -- one taken by Georgia Tech's Thaddeus Young, and one taken by St. John's Daryll Hill.
Remarkably for a ‘mere’ college freshman, Javaris Crittenton deeply appreciates history. “I talk to Kenny (Anderson) and Mark (Price) all the time,’’ he said after finishing his joint Knicks-Nets NBA Draft workout.
Marcus Williams and Dominic McGuire, both in the 6-7 range, both hail from the West Coast, and are both outstanding small forward prospects in this year’s NBA Draft. Yet, for all their similarities, they couldn’t be more different as players.
The latest trio to participate in the joint Knicks-Nets NBA Draft workouts -- Herbert Hill, Jared Jordan and Aaron Gray -- needed to labor their way up the ladder.
Ohio State's Daequan Cook, Italian prospect Marco Belinelli and Nevada big man Nick Fazekas worked out for the Knicks on June 13.
Taurean Green of Florida and Ohio State's Ron Lewis were important role players in college and could fill that role on the Knicks.
DeVon Hardin from California and Serbian big man Marko Lekic showed their stuff in Knicks pre-draft workouts on June 11.
Alando Tucker from Wisconsin and Jason Smith from Colorado State were some of the prospects who worked out for the Knicks on Saturday, June 9.
ACC Player of the Year Jared Dudley was one of four prospects working out for the Knicks on June 8.
A quartet of quality NBA draft prospects visited the Knicks on Thursday, June 7, including Rice's Morris Almond, LSU's Glen Davis, Duke's Josh McRoberts, and USC's Nick Young.
The Knicks and Nets held joint workouts on June 6 for four prospects including Stephane Lasme from UMass.
The Knicks began Pre-Draft workouts on Tuesday, June 5 at the MSG Training Center, working out four players including Syracuse forward Demetris Nichols.
