Kevin Knox Comparison?

SmoothLefty21 · Post #101 » by **SmoothLefty21** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 9:29 pm

Rudy Gay is probably the best comparison but there isn't a great 1:1 comp. Even going back to his UConn days, Rudy never really had "it", never had that killer instinct and dog that I hope Knox has.

E-Balla · Post #102 » by **E-Balla** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 9:52 pm

SmoothLefty21 wrote:Rudy Gay is probably the best comparison but there isn't a great 1:1 comp. Even going back to his UConn days, Rudy never really had "it", never had that killer instinct and dog that I hope Knox has.

... I'm not even gonna say nothing here this speaks for itself.

F N 11 · Post #103 » by **F N 11** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 11:33 pm

Watch on YouTube

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NYKWarlock · Post #104 » by **NYKWarlock** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 11:42 pm

K P 6 wrote:

Watch on YouTube

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KD was being guarded by Melo in this game though...anyone could put up career highs against Melo’s D

DaGawd · Post #105 » by **DaGawd** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 12:55 am

K P 6 wrote:

Watch on YouTube

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KD has always been such a natural scorer. If knox ever reaches that level... man oh man

Post #106 » by **magnumt** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 1:40 am

NYKWarlock wrote:
K P 6 wrote:

Watch on YouTube

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KD was being guarded by Melo in this game though...anyone could put up career highs against Melo’s D

Guess Knox will put up two career highs this year then.

--Mags

Clyde_Style · Post #107 » by **Clyde_Style** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 2:12 am

K P 6 wrote:

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That's pretty damn cool

They move exactly the same

And their shooting motion is exactly the same. They both get extension on their jumpers, cock their wrists back and pull the trigger exactly the same.

KD2 said KD is their model. It is obvious he patterned his game after him and now their physical types are going to be very close as well as Knox gains a couple of inches of height. The only difference there is Knox will be more muscular and have more power than Durant. Knox' shoulders are big.

ABOVE_THE_RIM · Post #108 » by **ABOVE_THE_RIM** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 2:51 am

Worst case: taller version of Bonzi Wells

Best case: taller more athletic Paul Pierce

N Y K · Post #109 » by **N Y K** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 3:01 am

that was pretty cool watching KDs first game

Sark · Post #110 » by **Sark** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 3:31 am

Knox is more athletic than Durant, but Durant is and was a much better scorer coming out of school.

2010 · Post #111 » by **2010** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 3:53 am

K P 6 wrote:

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Similar but I see some differences. I been throwing out the KD/Giannis hybrid line for some time now but here's where KD and Knox differ:

* KD's shot had a quicker trigger
* KD was faster and quicker where as Knox at 18 is less quick-twitchy but more smooth
* Knox actually looks a bit longer to me than KD did as a rook
* KD walked into the league with a tighter handle than Knox currently has
* Knox has longer strides when attacking the rim

2010 · Post #112 » by **2010** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 3:56 am

Interesting how people can watch the same exact video clip but see totally different things

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matchman · Post #113 » by **matchman** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 5:36 am

I will be very satisfied if he becomes a Michael Finley with steady output at 20ppg to be a good second option.

NY2TheBay · Post #114 » by **NY2TheBay** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 5:56 am

Great post with the KD vid. I remember him well that year, horrible fg% (didnt reference his stats) but his talent was there and undeniable. I remember he couldnt bench press a thing at that time.

BLACKFEET 2010 · Post #115 » by **BLACKFEET 2010** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 5:58 am

Sark wrote:Knox is more athletic than Durant, but Durant is and was a much better scorer coming out of school.

Sounds right but this kid was the leading scorer in the entire state of Florida. There are no striking differences in their games at comparable ages.
It’s exciting to know he’s on our squad.

Clyde_Style · Post #116 » by **Clyde_Style** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 5:59 am

NY2TheBay wrote:Great post with the KD vid. I remember him well that year, horrible fg% (didnt reference his stats) but his talent was there and undeniable. I remember he couldnt sniff a cork at that time.

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NY2TheBay · Post #117 » by **NY2TheBay** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 5:59 am

matchman wrote:I will be very satisfied if he becomes a Michael Finley with steady output at 20ppg to be a good second option.

Hong Kong is a cool place, btw. Spent a lot of time for business in Asia. Everyone should experience that culture for a little while, imo.

NY2TheBay · Post #118 » by **NY2TheBay** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 6:01 am

Clyde_Style wrote:
NY2TheBay wrote:Great post with the KD vid. I remember him well that year, horrible fg% (didnt reference his stats) but his talent was there and undeniable. I remember he couldnt sniff a cork at that time.

Fixed

Yes I did sniff the cork briefly this evening, got a case from the owner at Romeo Vineyards & Cellars. The vino out here is amazing dude.

Clyde_Style · Post #119 » by **Clyde_Style** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 6:10 am

NY2TheBay wrote:
Clyde_Style wrote:
NY2TheBay wrote:Great post with the KD vid. I remember him well that year, horrible fg% (didnt reference his stats) but his talent was there and undeniable. I remember he couldnt sniff a cork at that time.

Fixed

Yes I did sniff the cork briefly this evening, got a case from the owner at Romeo Vineyards & Cellars. The vino out here is amazing dude.

We'll share a bottle some day

NY2TheBay · Post #120 » by **NY2TheBay** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 6:19 am

ABOVE_THE_RIM wrote:Worst case: taller version of Bonzi Wells

Best case: taller more athletic Paul Pierce

Benefit of the doubt though cause your user name checks out with an all time fav bball movie.