SEE IT: NYC back pages react to Knicks missing out on Zion Williamson

New York got the No. 3 pick but missed the big prize

5/15/2019, 2:38 AM

Duke Blue Devils forward Zion Williamson reacts against the Virginia Tech Hokies in the semifinals of the East Regional of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. / Geoff Burke/USA TODAY Sports

The Knicks didn't get the No. 1 pick on Tuesday night at the NBA Draft Lottery. That isn't a disaster -- they have the No. 3 pick and can either land Ja Morant or RJ Barrett (or trade the pick as part of a package for Anthony Davis).

New York could have fallen to No. 4 or No. 5. Getting the No. 3 pick is good. But the New York back pages treated it as a tragedy.

The back page: The disappointment will fade... eventually. https://t.co/38MQrl0eKp pic.twitter.com/wON9l58dqm
- New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) May 15, 2019

Tomorrow's @NYDailyNews Back Page after the Knicks lose out on Zion Sweepstakes... #NBADraftLottery pic.twitter.com/CLxPAzRPgk
- Manish Mehta (@MMehtaNYDN) May 15, 2019

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