How Knicks GM’s draft gem helps explain their Kevin Knox faith

De'Aaron Fox and Kevin Knox Getty Images (2)SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Knicks GM Scott Perry hit a home run with one recent Kentucky lottery pick. Too bad he plays for Sacramento.

The Knicks will get their first view Monday of Sacramento’s new-and-improved point guard De’Aaron Fox, who has overcome a rocky rookie season to lead the resurgent Kings to a 31-31 record. The speedy Fox had led Kentucky to the NCAA Elite 8.

Perry was GM of the Kings when he took Fox at No. 5 in 2017, and he considered Dennis Smith Jr. at that slot. According to a source, Perry looked upon the 6-foot-5 Fox as a more complete player than Smith, listed generously at 6-3, and potentially a better defender because of his size.

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