2018 NBA Summer League: Ranking the top 10 rookies

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1. Kevin Knox, New York Knicks

New York Knicks fans have to be licking their chops after the performance Kevin Knox put on in Las Vegas Summer League. The versatile forward made highlight plays attacking the rim and shooting the basketball, showing shades of when Kristaps Porzingis made his debut as a rookie in 2015.

Knox produced 21.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.0 steals in his four appearances for the Knicks to earn a selection to the All-Summer League First Team.

He ranked fourth in scoring in Summer League despite playing in such a set of games. He showed his aggression for the most part, shooting 27-of-77 (35 percent) from the field and 35.7 percent from 3-point range in his time on the floor.

Knox recorded a game-high 29 points along with nine rebounds and two assists against the Los Angeles Lakers. He went 5-of-7 (71.4 percent) from 3-point land in the game despite a 109-92 loss.

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The 6’9″ wing has the versatility to play the guard or forward position given his early returns. He showed the ability to score in a variety of ways during his time in Summer League. If he can carry it over into the regular season, New York has a young core of superstars in the making.