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

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

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Mar 8, 2020; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports /

Tier #2: Otto Porter Jr.

If Kevin Knox is unable to reach the fringe All-Star level of Harris, a player comp to the Chicago Bulls forward would be the next realistic level. While most tend to think of Porter Jr. for his massive four-year, $106 million contract, he is actually a skilled player on the court.

Knox was originally compared to Porter during the scouting process before the 2018 NBA Draft. While Knox would be hard pressed to duplicate the three seasons in which the Bulls sharpshooter shot a blistering 40+ percent from three-point range, he could develop a similar style of play.

Both are around the same height, and both players possess the ability to shoot over smaller defenders. Each forward also has the size and length to make an impact on the defensive end.

In the modern NBA, where “3-and-D” players are an increasingly valuable commodity, Knox could carve out an important role as a stretch four.

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