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Kevin Knox II Biography: Net Worth, Salary, Family and Career Stats

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Kevin Knox II Biography
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The American professional basketball player Kevin Knox II was born on August 11, 1999, in Phoenix, Arizona, where he currently represents the Golden State Warriors organization. At position nine in the 2018 NBA Draft, the New York Knicks selected him before his time with the Atlanta Hawks, Detroit Pistons and Portland Trail Blazers. The 2018 season awarded him SEC Freshman of the Year honors while First-Team All-SEC selected him. Through his versatile skills combined with his scoring talent, Knox has shown leadership through both basketball activities and everyday life.

Kevin Knox II Early Life

Kevin spent his early years playing football before deciding to switch to basketball during his fifteenth year, which secured immediate recognition of his abilities. When studying at Tampa Catholic High School in Florida, Kevin Knox helped his team claim regional and district titles. Kevin achieved a position in the well-known McDonald’s All-American Game through his exceptional performance. Under his father’s direction, along with his mom’s sporting influence, Kevin put effort into building essential leadership abilities with strong work principles. The quick journey toward basketball greatness received backing from coaches who helped him advance each step of the way.

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Kevin Knox II Biography

Player InformationDetails
Full NameKevin Devon Knox II
PositionPower forward / small forward
DOB August 11, 1999 (25 Years)
Height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Weight215 lb (98 kg)
HometownPhoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Past/Current TeamGolden State Warriors
Draft2018: 1st round, 9th overall pick
Selected by the New York Knicks
DebutNew York Knicks in 2018
Networth$26 million (Estimated)
Salary$15018
Overview

Kevin Knox II Career

Kevin Knox Ii
Credits: Official Instagram Handle Kevin Knox II @kevinknox

Here are the career highlights of Kevin Knox II. This includes his high school and professional career.

Kevin Knox II High School Career

The NBA player Kevin Knox II attended Tampa Catholic High School located in Tampa, Florida, while demonstrating outstanding basketball skills throughout his time there. He averaged 30.1 points and 11.2 rebounds along with 2.4 assists per game when he was a junior at Tampa Catholic High School where his team won district championships and reached the runner-up position in the 2016 Florida Class 4A semifinals. The senior year of Knox at Tampa Catholic High School yielded 28.5 points along with 11.3 rebounds per game that enabled his team to win 25 contests with six losses.

His achievements at high school included winning the Florida Mr. Basketball title in 2017 while becoming a participant in the McDonald’s All-American Game. All these awards, together with his skillful game play, secured his position as a premier player among the 2017 recruiting class. High school basketball paved the way for his growth toward becoming a college and professional basketball athlete.

YearPointsReboundsAssists
Junior30.111.22.4
Senior28.511.3
High School Career Stats

Kevin Knox II Professional Career

The New York Knicks selected Kevin Knox II during the 2018 NBA Draft at position 9 to become the starting point in their development plan with hopes that his ability to score and his athletic skills would help build the team. Following his draft to the NBA, Knox faced the immediate challenge of learning the league’s quick speed through showing inconsistent performances alongside occasional sparks of potential during his first years playing at the professional level. According to ESPN, Kevin Knox II stats are presented below

SeasonTeamGames PlayedREBASTBLKSTLPTS
2022-23Detroit Pistons422.60.40.30.35.6
2022-23Portland Trail Blazers213.30.90.00.58.5
2023-24Detroit Pistons312.40.70.20.47.2
2024-25Golden State Warriors32.31.00.70.37.0
CareerNBA3092.90.70.30.47.4
Regular Season Averages

Knox moved to the Atlanta Hawks during January 2022 after participating in a trade that also brought Cam Reddish to the organization. Knox joined the Atlanta Hawks through the trade as they attempted to bolster their team, yet he received minimum additional playing minutes. He continued his NBA journey with the Detroit Pistons during their 2022-23 season after his Atlanta Hawks term ended. The basketball skills that Knox demonstrated in the draft year remain prominent despite his lack of substantial progress into becoming a starter. This foundational strength keeps him sought after by multiple teams as a reserve.

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Kevin Knox II Awards And Achievements

Kevin Knox II has yet to win any NBA championships, MVP awards, or All-Star selections. While his professional career has shown potential, he hasn’t reached the heights of elite accolades like Finals MVP or Defensive Player of the Year. His accomplishments during high school and college basketball launched his reputation as a future star talent.

AwardYear
Florida Mr. Basketball2017
McDonald’s All-American2017
SEC Freshman of the Year2018
First-Team All-SEC2018
NCAA All-Tournament Team (Kentucky)2018
Awards And Achievements

Kevin Knox II Record

Kevin Knox II
Credits: Official Instagram Handle Kevin Knox II @kevinknox

Through his NBA career, Kevin Knox II has displayed outstanding performances since his 2018 draft by the New York Knicks. His Career highs include 31 points in January 2019, against the Philadelphia 76ers, 15 rebounds in November 2018, against the Cleveland Cavaliers, 5 assists in November 2018, against the Cleveland Cavaliers. During his match versus the Cleveland Cavaliers in November 2018, Steals reached three steals and 3 blocks in November 2018, against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

SeasonTeamREBASTBLKSTLPTS
2022-23Detroit Pistons108151214237
2022-23Portland Trail Blazers6918010178
2023-24Detroit Pistons7523713223
2024-25Golden State Warriors732121
CareerNBA883231811202297
Regular Season Totals

During regular season Knox participated in 309 games and accumulated 2,297 points with 883 rebounds alongside 231 assists, 120 steals and 81 blocks. During the 2022 Playoffs, the Atlanta Hawks played him in two contests where he scored eleven points while shooting 63.6% from the field. Performances from Knox in the NBA have not included major championship titles or Most Valuable Player awards, yet his reliable scoring and multi-functional skills have proven useful for his teams.

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Kevin Knox II Net Worth And Salary

According to Sportrac, the estimated net worth of Kevin Knox is $26 million and the average salary is $15018.Kevin Knox obtained a 10 day contract from Golden State Warriors which paid him $150,179 including full guarantee of that amount and averaged $15,018 yearly. The future salary for Knox during 2024-25 totals $150,179 and his cap figures translate to $119,972 for both hit and dead values. Kevin Knox II received endorsement agreements from Puma which added value to his existing wealth. Discretion surrounding Knox’s business investments and financing activities remains sparse yet his respectable financial status demonstrates his active approach to financial strategy.

Kevin Knox II Partner

Kevin chooses to keep his love life private so information about his present partner remains undisclosed to the public.

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Kevin Knox II Parents

Kevin Knox II
Credits: Official Instagram Handle Kevin Knox II @kevinknox

Kevin Knox II parents are Kevin Knox Sr. and Michelle Knox. The man who raised him formerly played as an NFL wide receiver.. He played for Florida State University, contributing to their 1993 national championship team. The Arizona Cardinals selected him during the sixth round before he participated in just one season. He also worked with the Tampa Housing Authority and Urban Development, serving as the youth and sports director for 11 years. His mother Michelle Knox is a social worker in the local school system for 20 years.

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