Knicks’ Jericho Sims hit the edge in a viral immersion video

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Jericho Sims made a splash online before the Knicks used their last pick (58th overall) at the Longhorns Center during Thursday’s NBA Draft.

The 22-year-old Minneapolis native was a trending topic on social media earlier this month when he appeared to slap his eye during a wild plunge at Klutch Pro Day.

The viral video sparked reactions from Grizzlies star Ja Morant and NBA analyst-turned-ESPN Kendrick Perkins, who said Sims can “come and play right away,” and “when it comes to sports it’s different.”

Even though he’s yet to get dressed for his first NBA game, Sims has proven he’s got leaps and bounds for days — and he’s tough enough to handle a face-off from the edge. After calling, he immediately stopped to check his eye before running back to the court.

In all seriousness, the way Sims exploded to the edge was just a glimpse of how powerful he was on the offensive end. At the NBA Draft Combine in May, a 6-foot-10, 245-pounder raised eyebrows with a maximum vertical jump of 44.5 inches.

Sims is a backup hub that can go in and play right away! When it comes to sports it is different. Follow… https://t.co/4Mekm8oCro

– Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) July 14, 2021

Sims, with an impressive basketball IQ, has the potential to become a powerful two-way player, especially after finishing the season strong and confident on both ends of the floor.

It will be interesting to see how Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau, who loves tough defenders, uses Sims’ athletic style.

Jericho Sims was the last player the Knicks drafted this year

With their best season kicking off since 2013, which included a superb playoff run, the Knicks also picked Houston winger Quentin Grimes (25), Lithuanian goalkeeper Rukas Jukubaitis (34), and West Virginia’s Miles “Deuce” McBride (36).

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