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New York Knicks: 5 reasons Kevin Knox was a good pick

By Kenneth Teape

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 21: Kevin Knox speaks with media after being drafted ninth overall by the New York Knicks during the 2018 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 21, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 21: Kevin Knox speaks with media after being drafted ninth overall by the New York Knicks during the 2018 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 21, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /
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New York Knicks: 5 reasons Kevin Knox was a good pick
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2. Offensive ceiling

Coming out of Kentucky, Knox is best known for his offense. That is one of the top reasons he was a good pick for the Knicks.

There is no doubt, when healthy, that Kristaps Porzingis is the go-to option offensively. Tim Hardaway Jr. is capable of being a supporting scorer, but struggles when he is pushed into a bigger role. If Knox develops as he is capable of, he can easily become a 20 points per game threat.

Knox can score from all over the court. He works best in the mid-range game, but isn’t limited to just that. He can also get it done in the post, showcasing enough versatility to really take advantage when smaller players are defending him. If a bigger defender is on him, he is athletic enough to blow by them, finishing at the rim. Improvements in his ball-handling will take his offensive performance to another level.

Knox works well off the ball, which is always nice to see. He has shown an ability to stretch the court as well beyond the 3-point line, knocking down 34.1 percent as a freshman at Kentucky. His jump shot is a little streaky, but if he finds consistency with it, he will be deadly.

Scoring the ball is Knox’s greatest strength right now. He has a great base to build off of offensively. His offensive versatility is already impressive despite being raw. There is immense scoring potential here that the Knicks hope he can unlock.

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