New York Knicks: 3 bold predictions for 2018-19 NBA season

TARRYTOWN, NY - SEPTEMBER 24: Kristaps Porzingis #6, Tim Hardaway Jr. #3, and Kevin Knox #20 of the New York Knicks pose for a photo during the New York Knicks Media Day on September 24, 2018 at the MSG Training Facility in Tarrytown, New York. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Michelle Farsi/NBAE via Getty Images) /

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1. Kevin Knox will win Rookie of the Year

Following a Summer League stat line of 21.3 points and 6.5 rebounds per game, Kevin Knox has New York’s faithful giddy about what his future holds.

He may not carry as much hype as some of his other rookie counterparts, but Knox clearly has talent that translates very well to the NBA level while also showing improvement on some of his weaknesses, which should allow for a good start to his inaugural season.

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As Porzingis slowly works his way back to the court, the Knicks find themselves without a consistent go-to scorer on the perimeter. Knox isn’t a finished product, but similar to how Jayson Tatum performed in the absence of Gordon Hayward, he could find himself with the ball in his hands more than the average rookie.

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Not many first-year players get to be the first option for their respective teams. Knox might not ever get there this season, but he’ll certainly have his shot to showcase his talent in a way that should lead to pretty impressive numbers and a realistic shot at becoming the first ROY for the Knicks since 1988.

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