Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the detailed information about Kevin Knox, a professional NBA player:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Kevin DeVon Knox II
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on August 11, 1999
  • Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 7 inches (201 cm)
  • Weight: 215 pounds (98 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 0 inches (213 cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 15 (US)
  • Number: Wore jersey numbers 20, 5, and 11
  • Position: Small Forward / Power Forward
  • High School: Tampa Catholic High School in Tampa, Florida
  • College: University of Kentucky (2017–2018)
  • NBA Draft: Selected in the 1st round (9th overall pick) in the 2018 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks
  • Teams Played For:
    • New York Knicks (2018–2022)
    • Atlanta Hawks (2022)
    • Detroit Pistons (2022–2023)
    • Portland Trail Blazers (2023)
  • Championship Rings: None in the NBA
  • Kids: Not publicly available
  • Siblings: Has three siblings

Kevin Knox’s player archetype is that of a scoring combo forward, a rangy wing who looks most natural attacking from the perimeter, filling lanes in transition, and working as a shot-making forward rather than a true interior big. Defensively, his role has typically been to guard either forward spot with length and mobility, using his frame and reach to contest wings and bigger scorers, though his impact has tended to depend on focus and consistency more than pure physical tools. Offensively, Knox profiles as a face-up scorer and secondary spacing option: he can attack closeouts, rise into jumpers, run the floor, and add value as a catch-and-shoot threat when his rhythm is there. Physically, he brings good NBA size for a forward at around 6-foot-9 with long arms and above-the-rim athleticism, and his overall play style is built around smooth movement, open-floor scoring, spot-up shooting, and slashing bursts that fit a modern stretch-forward mold more than a bruising half-court creator.

Notes:

  • Similar players to Kevin Knox include De’Andre Hunter and Taurean Prince.

Sources:

NBA Draft — Kevin Knox
Sports Illustrated — 2018 NBA Draft: Ranking Best Wings Available
Sports Illustrated — 2018 NBA Draft Big Board 3.0: Trae Young Continues Climb After Solid Start
Bleacher Report — Kevin Knox NBA Draft 2018: Scouting Report for New York Knicks Pick