Los Angeles Clippers NBA Draft Profile: Kevin Knox

BOISE, ID - MARCH 17: Kevin Knox #5 of the Kentucky Wildcats reacts during the first half against the Buffalo Bulls in the second round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Taco Bell Arena on March 17, 2018 in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

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BOISE, ID – MARCH 17: Kevin Knox #5 of the Kentucky Wildcats reacts during the first half against the Buffalo Bulls in the second round of the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Taco Bell Arena on March 17, 2018 in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

Knox’s Game

Kevin Knox is a 6’9″, 215lb forward. He played his lone season at Kentucky, where he put up 15.6 points per game. His biggest upside is his potential. Knox won’t turn 19 years old until August, making him one of the youngest players in the NBA Draft.

Already a very capable finisher, Knox has also shown potential to develop into a knock down shooter. If he can develop that aspect of his game, along with becoming a slightly better passer, he’ll be a complete offensive player. But hey, he’s 18. There is a ton of room for Knox to grow.

On the defensive end, he has the size to guard forwards with his near 7 foot wingspan. He does lack quickness, so he won’t be able to lock down guards just yet. He’s also not an adept rebounder, but once again, has the tools to add that to his repertoire. Did we mention he’s only 18?

The Ringer has compared Knox to Tobias Harris, which brings us to the main question: Will he fit on the Los Angeles Clippers?