As a Jets fan, I'm used to draft history abuse. And it's warranted. But as the 2011 NBA Draft approaches, it provides a reminder that the last 25 years or so of Knickerbockers first-rounders aren't exactly a who's who's list of all-stars or even long-time Knicks. In fact, you have to go back to '85 and '87 and the additions of Action Mark Jackson and Ba-Bewing - one of whom is already in the Garden's rafters and another who could make a case.Beyond #13 and #33, the road is littered with clunkers. Hell, you could put together an entire 12-man squad of crap from the pool. Let's do it.Kenny Walker (1986, #5): I loved me some Kenny Sky Walker. Still, as the fifth overall pick out of Kentucky, Walker was supposed to make big waves in NY. His 7 points and 4 boards a game were not exactly what fans and Knicks' brass had in mind (not that the rest of the board was much to write home about). I still loved his dunk contest performance in '89...and t...
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