Q: What were the Knicks doing during the season to prepare for the June 24th NBA Draft?
A: Our game is global, thus we must have complete coverage throughout the world. Our scouting staff has an organized system in place to evaluate as many players as possible in the months leading up the draft. Between NCAA and European games, we attempt to view in person as many players as possible.

Q: What basketball skills and/or character traits do Knick scouts look for in a player?
A: Talent is critical. Does he have the necessary skills to play in the NBA? But the equation for evaluation must also include character and personal issues to have a feel for the player as a complete person.

Q: How many different scouts will typically see a player that the Knicks think they might have a chance of selecting?
A: We have a scouting staff of 7-8 people who will evaluate the players in person throughout the players' seasons. We like to have all of our scouts see as many players as possible "in-person" and cross-reference with each other on that particular player.

Q: After the scouts see a player and form their own opinions, how does the team form a collective opinion on that player?
A: Our scouts constantly communicate with each other to discuss their thoughts on players. Generally a consensus will come about through conversations and viewing of additional videotape of players as we approach the draft.

Q: Every year, more and more players enter the draft from overseas or directly from high school. What changes have the Knicks made to old strategies for the draft?
A: EVERY player is now a prospect. Your concentration as a scout has to be much better because you have to watch many players in a game instead of focusing on 2-3 "seniors" as in the past.

Q: Now that games are finished, how does the team continue to obtain information on players?
A: Our scouting staff is continually gathering information through background checks with draft prospects coaches, trainers, etc. and also through discussions with other NBA teams and their scouting staffs.

Q: Take the fans through a typical individual workout. What drills does the player do? What do coaches help with? What do scouts and the front office look for?
A: We attempt to evaluate players and their skill level in all areas; shooting, passing, ball-handling and defense, through a variety of drills. Our coaching staff organizes the workout and drills and our strength and conditioning coach runs the players through a series of measurements to evaluate the player in that area.

Q: What do NBA rules restrict teams from doing during individual player workouts?
A: Only 4 draft eligible players are allowed to workout at the same time on the court.

Q: The Knicks have the 43rd pick this year. What type of player do you hope to get at that spot?
A: We are looking for the "best available" player that we feel would fit into the needs of our team. Recent success in our league has been dictated by players with length, size and athleticism. We will be looking for players available with those qualities.

Q: Are the Knicks looking at possible trade scenarios involving our draft picks? Would you look to move up in the draft?
A: We are always looking to improve our team on a daily basis. To do this, we must constantly evaluate possible trade scenarios that would make us a better team.