CHARLOTTE — Kevin Knox wishes his shooting percentage was higher — as well as the Knicks’ victory total.
But as Knox heads to All-Star weekend to participate in Friday’s Rising Stars Challenge, the 6-9 rookie lottery pick feels more comfortable and less nervous on the court. He hopes to take that mindset into Friday’s scrimmage-like atmosphere as the U.S. rookies and sophomores face the world’s young guns at 9 p.m. at the Spectrum Center.
“I’ve struggled a little bit, I’m struggling now,’’ Knox said. “But it’s just getting more fun. I’m having a lot more fun, offensively, defensively, just playing my game.