Knox is the type of player who can be elevated by a passing point guard like Scoot Henderson. The passing point guard keeps Knox from doing too much with the ball, and allows him to focus on getting to the right spot and putting the ball in the bucket. In this game Knox had 30 points (11-15, 5-8 on threes) and 11 rebounds.
Knox, at age 24, on his 4th team -- NY pre-Brunson, Atlanta, Detroit, Portland -- and his most "impactful" was his rookie season as the 9th pick in the 2018 draft. In 2016, nbadraftroom was complimentary of Knox with no particular negatives. A direct quote: "Comparisons Reminds of a more skilled version of Ron Mercer, with some Paul George in his game. Kevin Knox’ floor is Jerami Grants’ ceiling." [Agree to disagree on that one.] Givony and Schmitz in 2017 for draftexpress.com https://www.draftexpress.com/article/nike-hoop-summit-scouting-reports-forwards-5887/ A good read.
I can’t even click on that highlight reel. Anything from the past few seasons is no way to judge these players. Our games were glorified summer league games or city league scrimmages.
The highlight game was against the Clippers on April 8th when they were 1/2 game behind Golden State with 2 games left in the season. Seems like a bit more than a glorified summer league game. One thing I can judge. Eric Gordon doesn't affect Knox when he's shooting the ball.
My guess is Knox could be a solid bench player. I did not think so at first, but he looked much better the more he played. I think he can guard big SFs and stretch 4s. He is a decent rebounder and shooter. I would not be scared to play him
Nah FAMS.....they were double teaming Shae that whole game. If you think this guy isn't anything more than a 10th or 11th guy......you're setting yourself up for a letdown. (which isn't really very rare around here) But what do I know, I'm the forum "hater" because I don't think everyone of our players isn't headed to the HOF.
there may be HOF players in the next 3 upcoming drafts, so technically ALL the Blazers could help acquire the next HOF Blazer.
I remember that game, i watched him live, he was on fire from everywhere. Also, he isn't a bad defender at all. I think re-signing him was a good move
So if you start Grant and Shae will they continue to double Shae.....leaving someone like Knox open? I agree that he is best as a 10th or 11th guy, but if he can be an effective role player with the starters maybe he does get more minutes.....based on the current makeup of the team. He has good size for an SF and has a decent wing span. All he needs to do is rebound, play defense, and hit an open 3 to contribute. Of course, he will eventually need to be replaced by someone who can create their own shot, but right now we don't have that unless we move Shae to SF....and we don't want to go small again.
I’m not saying he is as good at all so please don’t take this that way. Knox seems like an Aaron Gordon type player.
The Blazers "NBA" team right now would probably sweep team USA from the FIBA competition so I think the "NBA" players you're talking about are not dominating todays game. These new young guys who've been riding the pine and are hungry will surprise some teams. Nobody wanted Watford when we picked him up and now he got a contract before Dwight Howard or Hassan Whiteside so shit happens. I'm less worried about us not having an NBA roster than I am about not having an NBA coach.
But what do I know, I'm the forum "hater" because I don't think everyone of our players isn't headed to the HOF.
Unfortunately I’m starting to feel the same way on the coach part. I really wanted Chauncey to be a very good coach.
