Jay Williams Talks Zion Williamson's Fit with Knicks, Potential Trae Young Duo

As New York Knicks fans get excited about the possibility of landing the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NBA draft lottery to secure a shot at Zion Williamson, former Duke star Jay Williams is exercising caution about the team's ability to have a star of that caliber.  

Speaking to TMZ Sports, Williams cited team owner James Dolan as a big reason why the Knicks might not be the best fit for Williamson. 

"I live in New York City, so obviously everybody wants the answer to be New York," Williams said. "But, I don't know if I trust James Dolan enough with that yet."

Williams added it would be "kind of dope" to see Williamson end up with Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks.

In the NBA draft lottery that will be held on May 14, the Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers and Phoenix Suns have the best odds to land the top pick at 14 percent each. The Hawks rank fifth at 10.5 percent, just behind the Chicago Bulls (12.5 percent).

The Knicks are expected to be a major player for free agents this summer. Kevin Durant has been heavily linked to the franchise throughout this season.

On The Herd with Colin Cowherd, B/R's Ric Bucher said Durant to the Knicks is "done" already. 

Williamson, who officially declared for the draft in an Instagram video Monday, has said he'd be happy to play for the Knicks, but he doesn't have a preferred destination. 

"Whatever NBA team I land on, that's where I want to be," he told reporters after receiving the Associated Press National Player of the Year Award during the Final Four. 

In his lone season at Duke, Williamson became the biggest star in college basketball. The 18-year-old led the Blue Devils to a 32-6 record and No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA tournament by averaging 22.6 points and 8.9 rebounds in 33 games.