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JOHN STARKS ON KEVIN KNOX: “PLAYING FOR CALIPARI, YOU HAVE TO BE A TOUGH KID”

Former New York Knick guard John Starks told Brandon ‘Scoop B’ Robinson that he likes current Knicks rookie, Kevin Knox. Press Play Below To Listen!

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Kevin Knox is already one of the most talked about rookies in the NBA Summer League.

The Kentucky forward led his Knicks team to a 91-89 victory against the Atlanta Hawks behind and 22-point, eight-rebound stat line and a dunk that was all over everyone’s Instagram timelines and SportsCenter top ten plays!https://www.youtube.com/embed/m4aVQfFBxJE

Former Knick, John Starks is a fan of Knox. “I like him, I really do,” John Starks told me on Scoop B Radio.

“I think he has has a great upside to him.”

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Riddle me this: Starks has one or two degrees of separation from Knox.

Kevin Knox’s dad, Kevin Knox, Sr., won a national championship in 1993 at Florida State with former New York Knick point guard, Charlie Ward, who played quarterback.

Ward, a Heisman Trophy winner that year, chose hoops over football and became teammates with Starks a year later.

Knox’s dad was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL Draft. “He’s an athlete, so he comes from an athletic family,” said Starks.

“Watching him a little bit in college; I didn’t get a chance to watch him a lot. I like what I saw in those times he was in college. So, he seems like he’s a tough kid. Playing for Calipari, you have to be a tough kid.”

Retired New York Knick, John Starks. Photo Credit: NBA.com

Knox was a deadly three-point shooter in his lone season as a Kentucky Wildcat. He was named the SEC Conference 2018 Freshman of the Year. The forward out of Kentucky averaged 15.6 points per game. He loves being a Knick and loves his new coach, David Fizdale.

“‘Fiz is a player’s coach,” Kevin Knox told me.  

“A lot of knowledge, a lot of x’s and o’s, great coach.”

Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson

Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson is a highly respected basketball journalist and media personality, known for his expertise and insight into the world of professional basketball. With a career spanning over two decades, Robinson has established himself as one of the most trusted voices in basketball reporting. He has covered some of the biggest names and events in the sport, providing in-depth analysis and breaking news stories. Robinson's passion for basketball and dedication to his craft has made him a respected figure in the industry and his work continues to inform and engage fans of the game worldwide.