BRIGGS wrote:

wargames wrote:I say keep him. The organization has done a terrible job developing him when he was drafted as a developmental project. The improvements he made on defense shows he can improve. Just play him more

He really could’ve used g league time

Yep, I don't know why they never send 1st round picks to the G League

NEW YORK, January 3, 2019

– New York Knicks forward Kevin Knox has been named KIA NBA Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for December. Knox becomes the eighth rookie in franchise history to be awarded Rookie of the Month honors.

Among Eastern Conference rookies, Knox led in scoring (17.1 ppg), three-pointers (33), was second in rebounding (6.0 rpg), and led all rookies in minutes (34.9 mpg) in the month of December. He appeared in all 14 games (nine starts) for the Knicks during the month, scored in double figures in 12 games and recorded six games with 20 or more points. On December 9, Knox joined LeBron James as just the second teenager in NBA history to record at least 25 points and 15 rebounds in a game (vs. Charlotte). He is the first Knicks rookie since Patrick Ewing to post at least 25 points and 15 rebounds in a game. In December, the Tampa, FL-native became just the sixth Knicks rookie ever to post three consecutive games of at least 20 points and five rebounds and is the first since Patrick Ewing (1985-86).

Marv wrote:it’s all in his head. anyone remember this from a little more than a year ago:

NEW YORK, January 3, 2019

– New York Knicks forward Kevin Knox has been named KIA NBA Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for December. Knox becomes the eighth rookie in franchise history to be awarded Rookie of the Month honors.

Among Eastern Conference rookies, Knox led in scoring (17.1 ppg), three-pointers (33), was second in rebounding (6.0 rpg), and led all rookies in minutes (34.9 mpg) in the month of December. He appeared in all 14 games (nine starts) for the Knicks during the month, scored in double figures in 12 games and recorded six games with 20 or more points. On December 9, Knox joined LeBron James as just the second teenager in NBA history to record at least 25 points and 15 rebounds in a game (vs. Charlotte). He is the first Knicks rookie since Patrick Ewing to post at least 25 points and 15 rebounds in a game. In December, the Tampa, FL-native became just the sixth Knicks rookie ever to post three consecutive games of at least 20 points and five rebounds and is the first since Patrick Ewing (1985-86).

He's still a kid. There's really no need to come to a decision at this point. If a deal comes along that improves us, than trade him. I feel that way about all our players, including RJ. But I more intigued by Knox's upside than the potential of future second round pick a year or two down the line.

Knickfury11 wrote:I’m inclined to put Knox in the same category as Frankie. One more year to really prove they belong and must show significant improvements in their respective shortcomings ( ie Frankie offence ). You can argue lack of development, injuries etc. I just think the FO need to take a tougher stance regarding players that under perform. Fans can only be so patient.

Concur.

Knicks brass is also encouraged because it considers Knox arguably the team’s hardest worker. Pre-shutdown, Knox would come to the Tarrytown campus at night to get extra shots up.

CrushAlot wrote:Knox is only 20. He was 18 when he was drafted. If you draft an 18 yr old you do so planning on developing him over a few years. The Knicks have not done well by him in regards to development. He is reported to be one of if not the hardest worker on the team by the coaching staff. I don't understand the want or need to trade kids that you draft that need 3-4 years development before they start to resemble the nba player they could be.

Knicks brass is also encouraged because it considers Knox arguably the team’s hardest worker. Pre-shutdown, Knox would come to the Tarrytown campus at night to get extra shots up.

https://nypost.com/2020/03/29/what-nba-insiders-say-about-kevin-knoxs-messy-knicks-future/

A few things.
It’s the Knicks fault for not starting him in the g league at 18.
They could’ve developed his game slowly.

That being said Kevin Knox has now played against pro players for two years. It’s on him now one way or another to show more for the team. We can’t simply say this guy is penciled in unless he can prove he can take the spot. So the possibility of him being used as an asset in team building is there.

BRIGGS wrote:

CrushAlot wrote:Knox is only 20. He was 18 when he was drafted. If you draft an 18 yr old you do so planning on developing him over a few years. The Knicks have not done well by him in regards to development. He is reported to be one of if not the hardest worker on the team by the coaching staff. I don't understand the want or need to trade kids that you draft that need 3-4 years development before they start to resemble the nba player they could be.

Knicks brass is also encouraged because it considers Knox arguably the team’s hardest worker. Pre-shutdown, Knox would come to the Tarrytown campus at night to get extra shots up.

https://nypost.com/2020/03/29/what-nba-insiders-say-about-kevin-knoxs-messy-knicks-future/

A few things.
It’s the Knicks fault for not starting him in the g league at 18.
They could’ve developed his game slowly.

That being said Kevin Knox has now played against pro players for two years. It’s on him now one way or another to show more for the team. We can’t simply say this guy is penciled in unless he can prove he can take the spot. So the possibility of him being used as an asset in team building is there.

There are a whole lotta "shoulda's" with this team. Yeah, I wish he was brought along slowly too. I'm not sure if it hurt him mentally, his game, etc. With his higher minutes he probably habituated some bad habits. With such a young guy, you really don't want to do that. He has shown more than enough glimpses. I think this will be a really big year for the kid. Hopefully the team grows closer and plays well together and he finds his game. Do have to say, when Knox was hitting his shot at a good clip, it just looks so smooth, so wet. I want to see a PG that can create for him. I like Frank though, but I would love a PG that could be more proactive with setting up teamates. Maybe Frank can do that consistently and be more aggressive (He is still very young.) He had been showing some of that, so we can hope.

Really looking forward to the season.