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

By Allen Settle

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)
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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Feb 5, 2020; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Taurean Prince (2) looks to shoot during pregame prior to the start of the game against the Golden State Warriors at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports /

Tier #3: Taurean Prince

Barring a terrible injury, the level of a player Taurean Prince represents is the lowest floor for Kevin Knox. While the veteran wing has developed a valuable reputation during his time with the Hawks and Nets, Prince’s quality of play would cause the former eighth overall pick to be universally labeled as a bust.

Essentially, this comp would mean that Knox’s career plateau would be his rookie statistics. He would never crack 15 points per game. He would also never make a tangible difference in his rebounding or passing numbers. His entire NBA existence would be predicated on his ability to cover opposing shooters and hit open threes.

While this would give him a path toward a multi-year professional career, it would be a major disappointment for the New York fanbase.

Conclusion

I still believe Knox has a legitimate chance to become a Harris-typed talent. While I do not anticipate that he will develop into the All-Star that the Knicks were hoping for when they added him to their franchise, he could still become a considerable asset. Perhaps a player like Kelly Oubre Jr. is another realistic comparison for Knox’s ceiling.

However, in order for Knox to achieve his career aspirations, he must develop at least one discernible skill. Ideally, this would be a consistent outside jumper. However, even if he was able to add solid ball-handling and passing to his game, he could become an Andre Iguodala-type point forward.

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Here’s hoping that Knox has spent the majority of the expanded Knicks’ offseason in the gym preparing for a revamped 2021.

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