The introduction to Kevin Knox in the NBA has been regurgitated quite a few times already. Drafted ninth overall by the New York Knicks last June, he showed out in Summer League and came into this season as a possible dark horse for the Rookie of the Year award.
It’s still early, but the hype train has slowed down tremendously for the Kentucky product. Some of that is due to his play on the court. Others have been factors he doesn’t really have any control over.
In just the third game of the season, Knox injured his left ankle against the Boston Celtics and was forced to miss seven games.