Everyone gushing over former UK standout Kevin Knox after Knicks' Summer League debut
New York may have found a gem in former Kentucky standout Kevin Knox.
Eight teams passed on Knox before the Knicks drafted him at No. 9 overall last month, and it appears that he’s NBA-ready now. Knox put on a show Saturday in his NBA Summer League debut, scoring 22 points and adding eight rebounds.
In fact, his first points as a Knick came on a nasty dunk:
The first half of the first game in summer league for Kevin Knox and he’s already produced a bunch of impressive highlights showcasing his dynamic athleticism.
The kid is 18 years old pic.twitter.com/KCPkzJpFcH
— Tommy Beer (@TommyBeer) July 7, 2018
We’re still not sure how Knox slipped to No. 9, and Knicks fans even booed Knox when he was drafted. He could be the NBA’s Rookie of the Year.
Knox also threw down another nasty dunk Saturday:
BIG KNICK ENERGY FROM KEVIN KNOX pic.twitter.com/4tfdMvRfFC
— The Knicks Wall (@TheKnicksWall) July 7, 2018
Following Knox’s impressive debut, many who were taking notice reacted on social media:
Congrats to Knicks fans on Kevin Knox – I try hard not to overreact to Summer League, but it’s clear he’s an ideal 2-way wing for whatever the NBA is now. Very polished for his age already.
— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) July 7, 2018
Kevin Knox looks amazing in his first summer league game. Man is on a mission. I was very high on him to begin with
— Jacob (@jacob_hayden723) July 7, 2018
kevin knox is gonna be a nightmare
— shiv (@shiv5K) July 7, 2018
https://twitter.com/Jeff_Knows_/status/1015742110077726722
Kevin Knox rookie of the year prove me wrong!!!!!!!!
— Zac Lane (@ZacL23) July 7, 2018
Kevin Knox. What a pickup by the Knicks #NBA
— Miguel E. (@miguelem06) July 7, 2018
Kevin knox for rookie of the year
— Dylan Gizzi (@dylan_gizzi) July 7, 2018
Kevin Knox is basically Giannis with shades of Paul George and LeBron but with a tinge of Anthony Davis also. https://t.co/1CBGNAjJm8
— Dan Favale (@danfavale) July 7, 2018
https://twitter.com/Enes_Kanter/status/1015720776270536705
Kevin Knox has written every New York media outlet’s column for them today. Extremely positive debut.
— Jeremy Woo (@JeremyWoo) July 7, 2018
