New York Knicks: Comparing Kevin Knox's ceiling to other NBA Players

New York Knicks: Comparing Kevin Knox’s ceiling to other NBA Players

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 01: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Kevin Knox II #20 of the New York Knicks in action against the Portland Trail Blazers at Madison Square Garden on January 01, 2020 in New York City. The Knicks defeated the Trail Blazers 117-93. 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 Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /

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Aug 23, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (12) reenters the game against the Boston Celtics after injuring himself during the fourth quarter in game four of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series at The Field House. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Tier #1: Tobias Harris

This was the most popular comp to Kevin Knox coming out of college. Both he and Harris share a very similar body type (Knox is 6’8”, 215 lbs and Harris is 6’8″, 226 lbs). The two also have striking similarities in their games.

Now a nine-year veteran, Harris has established himself as a borderline All-Star talent with consistent outside shooting ability. However, he, like Knox, did not enter the league with this skillset. In fact, it wasn’t until near the mid-point in his career that he developed an outside shot that became a legitimate threat.

Harris shot a respectable 34 percent from three over his first two seasons. He also took four per contest, while hitting 1.7.

If Knox, like many modern NBA players before him, is able to develop a consistent stroke during his career, he could become the ideal modern power forward. If he could stretch the defense to create space for his teammates, he could prove to be a very valuable piece.

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