The New York Knicks selected Kevin Knox at No. 9 overall in the 2018 NBA Draft to join their young, developing core that includes Kristaps Porzingis, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Frank Ntilikina. Knox spent one year at Kentucky before entering the Association.
Mock drafts projected Knox as a lottery pick, and not only went inside the top 14 but jumped into the top 10. Size, athleticism and an improving offense game were among the positive, but as DraftExpress noted in their pre-draft scouting report, his motor was in question.
On Tuesday’s episode of ESPN First Take, Knox spoke on his upcoming rookie season and what to expect.