Kevin Knox II facts for kids
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Knox with the New York Knicks in 2020
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| Power forward / small forward | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | August 11, 1999 Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
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| High school | Tampa Catholic (Tampa, Florida) |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| College | Kentucky (2017–2018) | |||||||||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 2018 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9th overall | |||||||||||||||||||
| Selected by the New York Knicks | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 2018–present | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 2018–2022 | New York Knicks | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | Atlanta Hawks | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2022–2023 | Detroit Pistons | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | Portland Trail Blazers | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2023–2024 | Detroit Pistons | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | Rip City Remix | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2024–2025 | Santa Cruz Warriors | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | Golden State Warriors | |||||||||||||||||||
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Kevin Devon Knox II, born on August 11, 1999, is an American professional basketball player. He last played for the Golden State Warriors in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before joining the NBA, he played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats. The New York Knicks chose him as the ninth overall pick in the 2018 NBA draft.
Contents
- High School Basketball Journey
- College Basketball Career
- Professional Basketball Journey
- Starting with the New York Knicks (2018–2022)
- Playing for the Atlanta Hawks (2022)
- Time with the Detroit Pistons (2022–2023)
- Joining the Portland Trail Blazers (2023)
- Back with the Detroit Pistons (2023–2024)
- Playing for the Rip City Remix (2024)
- With the Santa Cruz Warriors (2024–2025)
- Back to the Golden State Warriors (2025)
- National Team Achievements
- Family Life
- See also
High School Basketball Journey
Kevin Knox went to Tampa Catholic High School in Tampa, Florida. During his junior year, he was amazing on the court. He scored about 30 points and grabbed over 11 rebounds per game. He helped his team win regional and district championships. They almost made it to the state finals in 2016.
In the summer of 2016, Kevin played for his AAU team, E1T1 United. They competed in the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL). He scored a career-high 28 points in one game. On average, he scored nearly 20 points and got over 7 rebounds per game in the EYBL.
As a senior, Kevin continued to shine. He averaged 28.5 points and 11.3 rebounds per game. His team finished with a great record of 25 wins and 6 losses. He was chosen to play in two special games: the McDonald's All-American Game and the Jordan Brand Classic. These games feature the best high school players in the country.
Becoming a Top Recruit
Kevin Knox was considered one of the best young basketball players in the 2017 class. Many top colleges wanted him to play for them. On May 6, 2017, Kevin decided to commit to the University of Kentucky. He chose Kentucky over other famous basketball schools like Duke, Florida State, Missouri, and North Carolina.
College Basketball Career
In his first year at Kentucky, Kevin Knox was a key player. He led the team in scoring, averaging 15.9 points per game. The Wildcats finished fourth in their conference, the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Kevin was recognized for his great play. He was named to the All-Rookie team and the First Team All-SEC.
The team improved a lot and won the SEC tournament. Kevin scored 18 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in the final game against Tennessee. In the 2018 NCAA men's basketball tournament, Kentucky faced Kansas State. Kevin scored 13 points and had 8 rebounds, but his team lost.
On April 6, 2018, Kevin Knox decided to enter the 2018 NBA draft. This meant he would leave college early to become a professional player.
Professional Basketball Journey
Starting with the New York Knicks (2018–2022)
The New York Knicks picked Kevin Knox as the ninth overall player in the 2018 NBA draft. On July 5, 2018, he officially signed with the Knicks. He made his NBA debut on October 17, scoring 10 points in a win against the Atlanta Hawks. Just two days later, he scored a team-high 17 points against the Brooklyn Nets.
Unfortunately, Kevin sprained his left ankle shortly after. But he returned to play and had a fantastic game on December 1. He scored a career-high 26 points in an overtime win against the Milwaukee Bucks. In January 2019, he was named the Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for his strong performance in December. On January 13, 2019, he set a new career high with 31 points against the Philadelphia 76ers.
In his second season (2019-2020), Kevin's playing time and scoring numbers went down. He averaged 6.4 points in about 18 minutes per game. The Knicks picked up his contract option for a fourth year on December 21, 2020. On January 11, 2021, he scored a season-high 19 points against the Charlotte Hornets.
The Knicks had a good season in 2020-2021 and made the playoffs for the first time since 2013. They played against the Atlanta Hawks. Kevin made his playoff debut on May 30, 2021. The Knicks lost the series in five games. On December 12, 2021, Kevin scored a season-high 18 points against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Playing for the Atlanta Hawks (2022)
On January 13, 2022, Kevin was traded to the Atlanta Hawks. He made his debut for the Hawks on January 19. The Hawks also made the playoffs that year and faced the Miami Heat. Kevin scored a playoff career-high 10 points on April 17. He then topped that with 12 points on April 24. The Hawks lost their playoff series in five games.
Time with the Detroit Pistons (2022–2023)
Kevin Knox signed with the Detroit Pistons on August 1, 2022. He played his first game for them on October 19. On November 23, Kevin had a great game, scoring a season-high 21 points and making six three-pointers against the Utah Jazz.
Joining the Portland Trail Blazers (2023)
On February 9, 2023, Kevin was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers as part of a big four-team trade. He played his first game for Portland on February 13. On April 8, 2023, Kevin had an amazing game, scoring a season-high 30 points and grabbing 11 rebounds against the Los Angeles Clippers.
He re-signed with the Trail Blazers on October 2, 2023, but was waived later that month. He then joined the Rip City Remix, a G League team, but did not play for them at that time.
Back with the Detroit Pistons (2023–2024)
Kevin re-signed with the Detroit Pistons on November 8, 2023. On January 12, 2024, he scored a season-high 19 points and had 7 rebounds against the Houston Rockets. On February 8, 2024, Kevin was traded to the Utah Jazz, but he was waived by them the very next day.
Playing for the Rip City Remix (2024)
On March 1, 2024, Kevin Knox rejoined the Rip City Remix in the G League.
With the Santa Cruz Warriors (2024–2025)
After playing for the Golden State Warriors in the 2024 NBA Summer League, Kevin signed with them on September 25, 2024. However, he was waived on October 19. On October 28, he joined the Santa Cruz Warriors, which is the G League team for the Golden State Warriors.
Back to the Golden State Warriors (2025)
Kevin played very well for the Santa Cruz Warriors, averaging 21.8 points and 8.0 rebounds in 28 games. Because of his strong performance, the Golden State Warriors signed him to a 10-day contract on February 19, 2025. He made his debut with the Warriors on February 21, scoring 5 points in a win against the Sacramento Kings. On March 1, he signed another 10-day contract. On March 22, the Warriors signed Kevin for the rest of the 2024–25 season.
On April 30, 2025, during the first round of the playoffs, Kevin scored 14 points, grabbed four rebounds, and had two assists in a game against the Houston Rockets.
National Team Achievements
Kevin Knox has proudly represented the USA in international basketball. He won two gold medals with USA Basketball. The first was at the 2015 FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship. The second was at the 2016 FIBA Under-17 World Championship.
Family Life
Kevin Knox II comes from a family of athletes. His father, also named Kevin Knox, was a professional football player in the NFL. Kevin has two younger brothers who also play basketball. Kobe plays college basketball for the South Florida Bulls. His other brother, Karter, was also a highly-rated recruit and plays college basketball for the University of Arkansas. In September 2018, Kevin signed a deal with the sports brand Puma.
See also
In Spanish: Kevin Knox para niños
