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2004 KNICKS DRAFT CENTRAL
The Knicks selected UCLA's Trevor Ariza with the 43rd selection in the 2004 NBA Draft.
Knicks Draft Trevor Ariza
With the 43rd pick in the 2004 NBA Draft, the New York Knicks selected Trevor Ariza. Ariza, a 6-7 forward from UCLA, declared for the draft after one season at UCLA. A member of the All Pac-10 Freshman Team, Ariza averaged 11.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.7 steals per game. As a senior in high school, Ariza earned the Los Angeles City Player of the Year at Westchester High School. The 6-7 swingman was the first player from UCLA to be chosen by the Knicks since Henry Bibby in 1972.
  • In the Paint: Ariza has potential

    • Isiah Thomas' Comments
  • NBA.com Draft Coverage:

    • Draft 2004 | NBA Draft Board
  • Check out video of the draft from The Theater at Madison Square Garden:

    • NBA Draft 2004 Selections Video

    KNICKS' DRAFT CHOICES OF PAST 10 YEARS
    YEAR
    PICK
    PLAYER
    COLLEGE
    2003
    9
    Mike Sweetney
    Georgetown
    30
    Maciej Lampe
    Poland
    39
    Slavko Vranes
    Serbia-Montenegro
    2002
    7
    Nene Hilario*
    Brazil
    36
    Milos Vujanic
    Partizan-Yugoslavia
    2001
    39
    Michael Wright
    Arizona
    43
    Eric Chenowith
    Kansas
    2000
    22
    Donnell Harvey**
    Florida
    39
    LaVor Postell
    St. John's
    1999
    15
    Frederic Weis
    Limoges (France)
    46
    J.R. Koch
    Iowa
    1998
    38
    DeMarco Johnson
    UNC-Charlotte
    44
    Sean Marks
    California
    1997
    25
    John Thomas
    Minnesota
    1996
    18
    John Wallace
    Syracuse
    19
    Walter McCarty
    Kentucky
    21
    Dontae' Jones
    Mississippi State
    1994
    24
    Monty Williams
    Notre Dame
    26
    Charlie Ward
    Florida State
    *Draft rights traded with Marcus Camby and Mark Jackson to the Denver Nuggets for Antonio McDyess and the draft rights to Frank Williams (#25)
    **Draft rights traded with John Wallace to the Dallas Mavericks for Erick Strickland and the draft rights to Pete Mickeal (#58)

    Kevin Wilson Q&A
    As the NBA becomes an international league, the need to scout prospects overseas grows even larger. Kevin Wilson, Knicks scout, has been in Europe for a decade looking for top prospects. He has been affiliated with the Knick for the last four years. He returned to New York this week for the NBA Draft and NYKnicks.com talked with him about the life of a scout, European basketball as well as the difference between the European leagues and the NBA.
    Mike Malone Q&A
    After serving as a coach at the NBA’s Pre-Draft Camp at the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago in early June, Knicks Assistant Coach Mike Malone returned to team with a plethora of information about potential draftees. His role as a coach at the camp will help the Knicks prepare for the June 24th Draft. NYKnicks.com talked with Mike to find out about his experience at the camp.
    Mark Aguirre Q&A
    Knicks Assistant Coach Mark Aguirre was one of the first additions to the organization following the appointment of Isiah Thomas as Knicks President, Basketball Operations. He was selected first overall in the 1981 NBA Draft by the Dallas Mavericks. After 8 seasons with the Mavericks, Aguirre joined Thomas on the Detroit Pistons, playing a key role on the team as they won two NBA Championships in 1989 and 1990. Aguirre sat down with NYKnicks.com for an update on his summer activities, as well as his thoughts on the 2004-2005 season.
    Jeff Nix Q&A
    New York Knicks Assistant General Manager Jeff Nix began preparing for the 2004 NBA Draft months before the season ended. Now, scouting and workouts have intensified as the NBA draft draws near. Nix, along with President, Basketball Operations Isiah Thomas, and other key basketball operations personnel, was in Chicago in early June for the NBA Pre-Draft camp at Moody Bible Institute. NYKnicks.com caught up with Jeff to see what else the front office has been doing to find the best talent for the team.
    History of the 43rd Pick
    While the New York Knicks have just one pick, the 43rd selection, in the June 24th NBA Draft, history has revealed that many good players have been drafted at that spot. From Keith Bogans, selected by Milwaukee in 2003, to Fred Carter, selected by Baltimore in 1969, here are the top-10 #43 draft selections of all-time.

    Potential Knicks Draft picks
    This year's NBA Draft should be the most uncertain and volatile in many years. Even UConn star Emeka Okafor, a consensus top-2 player, has question marks about his offense and his health. The lack of sure-thing selections in the draft could help the Knicks because the 43rd pick may not be much different in potential from the first selection in the draft. NYKnicks.com discusses some possible Knicks' draft choices and the top players by position.
    Pre-Draft Coverage:
  • Chicago Draft Camp at Moody Bible Institute held from June 8-11
    Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3
    Camp Leaders | Individual Statistics
    Prospect Q&A
    Early-Entry Candidates
  • Check out the coverage of the 52nd annual Portsmouth Invitational Tournament held from April 7-10
    PIT All-Tournament Team

    Charlotte Bobcats Expansion Draft: Tue, June 22, 2004
    Expansion Draft Coverage | Rules

    History of the NBA Draft
    First-Round History
    Historical Draft Video

    • 2003 Knicks Draft Coverage | 2002 Knicks Draft Coverage

    Current New York Knicks Roster

    This is how the current Knicks roster has been assembled:
    Vin Baker - Signed as a free agent on March 12, 2004
    Tim Thomas - Obtained via trade from Milwaukee on February 15, 2004
    Nazr Mohammed - Obtained via trade from Atlanta on February 15, 2004
    DerMarr Johnson - Signed as a free agent on February 3, 2004
    Stephon Marbury - Obtained via trade from Phoenix on January 5, 2004
    Anfernee Hardaway - Obtained via trade from Phoenix on January 5, 2004
    Cezary Trybanski - Obtained via trade from Phoenix on January 5, 2004
    Moochie Norris - Obtained via trade from Houston on December 30, 2003
    Dikembe Mutombo - Signed as a free agent on October 9, 2003
    Mike Sweetney - Selected in the first round (9th overall) in 2003 NBA Draft
    Frank Williams - Selected in the first round (25th overall) in 2002 NBA Draft
    Shandon Anderson - Obtained via trade from Houston on August 10, 2001
    Othella Harrington - Obtained via trade from Vancouver on January 30, 2001
    Kurt Thomas - Signed as a free agent on January 22, 1999
    Allan Houston - Signed as a free agent on July 14, 1996
    Note: Baker and Johnson are free agents.

    ADDITIONAL FEATURES

  • Hill Knows His Time Will Come


  • Toney Douglas Turning Heads Early in NBA Career


  • Photo Gallery: Douglas Breaks Out


  • Gallinari Living Up to the Hype


  • Photo Gallery: Gallinari's Fast Start