New York Knicks: A fan’s guide to the college basketball season
By Eric Snyder
The New York Knicks select …
Kevin Knox is a freshman small forward at the University of Kentucky who will thrive in their NBA-ready, dribble-drive offense. Knox stands 6’9″, 205 pounds with plenty of athleticism and scoring ability. He is often listed as a power forward, but has the moves and style of a guard in an ever-growing body. Kentucky’s roster is stacked with talent, but Knox has a game that is already pro-ready.
Post-Carmelo Anthony, the Knicks are in desperate need of a sizable wing player they can depend on for scoring. Courtney Lee is too small, Doug McDermott is too slow and Michael Beasley is too “Michael Beasley” for Jeff Hornacek to count on. Therefore, Steve Mills and Scott Perry should hope and pray for Kevin Knox to slip past the top 10 of the draft.
If Kentucky goes deep into March, as projected, the Knicks may have to trade up to choose Knox. Yet, with an extra second round pick and a multitude of centers on the team, a draft-night trade isn’t out of question. Knox can shoot, has a Ntilikina-like wingspan and will stylistically be perfect for Jeff Hornacek.
In this new era of position-less basketball, Kevin Knox is the prototype. Once he is finished growing, he will look like a power forward, but with the experience of playing small forward, shooting guard and bringing the ball up the court. If Knox finds shooting consistency and even mediocre defensive ability, he is the perfect choice for the New York Knicks.