Kevin Knox II Biography Kevin Devon Knox II born August 11, 1999 is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats and was selected ninth overall by the New York Knicks in the 2018 NBA Draft.
Kevin Knox II Biography
A small forward who played one year of college basketball at the University of Kentucky, he was selected 9th overall in the 2018 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks. Originally from Riverview, Florida, he was an all-conference player at Tampa Catholic High School in both 2015 and 2016. He helped the U.S. national team win the 2015 FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship and the 2016 FIBA Under-17 World Championship. The son of former NFL wide receiver Kevin Knox Sr., he has siblings named Kobe, Karter, and Ashley. At the University of Kentucky, he played alongside Wenyen Gabriel.
Kevin Knox II Biography Details
| Born |
August 11, 1999 (age 25)
Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
| Listed height |
6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight |
215 lb (98 kg) |
| High school |
Tampa Catholic
(Tampa, Florida) |
| College |
Kentucky (2017–2018) |
| NBA draft |
2018: 1st round, 9th overall pick |
| Playing career |
2018–present |
| Category |
Football Biographies |
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About Kevin Knox II
Kevin Devon Knox II is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association. He played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats. Knox was selected ninth overall by the New York Knicks in the 2018 NBA draft.
- Born: 11 August 1999 (age 25 years), Phoenix, Arizona, United States
- Current team: Detroit Pistons (#24 / Small forward)
- Dates joined: 2023 (Detroit Pistons), 2022 (Atlanta Hawks) ·
- Education: University of Kentucky (2017–2018), Tampa Catholic High School (2013–2017)
- Parents: Michelle Knox, Kevin Knox
- Wingspan: 12 m
- Height: 01 m
High School Career
Knox attended Tampa Catholic High School in Tampa, Florida. As a junior, he posted impressive stats, averaging 30.1 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game. He helped lead the Crusaders to both regional and district championships, finishing as a runner-up in the 2016 Florida Class 4A semifinals. In the summer of 2016, Knox played for his AAU team, E1T1 United, in the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL) circuit. During this time, he scored a career-high 28 points in a win over All Ohio Red.
Knox averaged 19.6 points and 7.6 rebounds per game in the EYBL. In his senior year, Knox continued to shine, averaging 28.5 points and 11.3 rebounds per game, leading Tampa Catholic to a 25-6 record. He played in prestigious events such as the McDonald’s All-American Game and the Jordan Brand Classic.
College Career
In his freshman season, Knox led the Kentucky Wildcats to a 10–8 conference record, finishing fourth in the SEC, while leading the team with an average of 15.9 points per game. He was named to both the All-Rookie and First Team All-SEC teams. The team turned their season around to win the SEC Tournament, with Knox contributing 18 points and 7 rebounds in the final game against Tennessee. During the 2018 NCAA tournament, Kentucky was expected to have an easier route to the Final Four, especially after other high seeds like Virginia, Cincinnati, and Tennessee were eliminated. However, they were defeated by Kansas State, with Knox recording 13 points and 8 rebounds.
On April 6, 2018, Knox declared for the 2018 NBA Draft and hired an agent, forgoing the remaining three years of his college eligibility.
Professional Career
Knox was selected by the New York Knicks with the ninth overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. He signed with the Knicks on July 5, 2018. He made his NBA debut on October 17, 2018, coming off the bench to score 10 points, add two steals, and block one shot in a 126–107 win over the Atlanta Hawks. Two days later, he scored a team-high 17 points in a 107–105 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. The next day, he sprained his left ankle in a loss to the Boston Celtics.
After playing in the 2024 NBA Summer League, Knox signed with the Golden State Warriors on September 25, 2024, but was waived on October 19, 2024. He joined the Santa Cruz Warriors on October 28, 2024. After averaging 21.8 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in 28 games for Santa Cruz, Knox was signed to a 10-day contract with the Golden State Warriors on February 19, 2025. He made his debut for the Warriors on February 21, 2025, in a 132–108 win over the Sacramento Kings, scoring 5 points and grabbing 1 rebound.
National Team Career
Knox won two gold medals with USA Basketball at the 2015 FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship and the 2016 FIBA Under-17 World Championship.
Personal Life
Kevin Knox II is the son of former NFL wide receiver Kevin Knox. He has two younger brothers who are also basketball players: Kobe, who plays college basketball at the University of South Florida, and Karter, a former 5-star recruit who plays for the University of Arkansas. On September 4, 2018, Knox signed a multi-year endorsement deal with Puma.
Kevin Knox II Salary 2025
Kevin Knox II’s salary for the 2025 NBA season is $150,179. He will be a free agent after the season ends.
Kevin Knox II Net Worth 2025
Kevin Knox II’s net worth for the 2024-2025 NBA season is $150,179. He will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season.
Explanation
- Knox signed a 10-day, $150,179 contract with the Golden State Warriors.
- His base salary for the 2024-2025 season is $150,179.
- His cap hit for the 2024-2025 season is $119,972.
- His dead cap value for the 2024-2025 season is $119,972.
Knox was born on August 11, 1999. He was drafted 9th overall by the New York Knicks in the 2018 NBA draft. He has also played for the Atlanta Hawks, Detroit Pistons, and Portland Blazers.
