Kevin Knox hasn’t played a single minute in the NBA, and yet he already has New York Knicks fans giddy about what his future holds.
Summer League saw the Kentucky product average 21.3 points and 6.5 rebounds, showcasing a nice mix of athleticism and off the dribble prowess.
When it comes to predicting who will be the Rookie of the Year in any given season, the safe bet is to go with the top picks given how talented they’re sure to be right out of the gate.
Knox may have been selected with “only” the eighth overall pick, but his chances at the coveted award should be higher than most are predicting.