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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 11: Kevin Knox #20 of the New York Knicks reacts after he is called for a foul in the second quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden on January 11, 2019 in New York City.NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
On Monday night, the New York Knicks swept the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals.
They won Game 4 by a score of 130-93.
The franchise is now headed to the NBA Finals for the first time since the 1999 season.
SNY’s Ian Begley wrote: “Knicks’ 11th straight playoff win clinches Eastern Conference title, sending them to NBA Finals for first time since 1999. Team has legitimate chance to win first title since 1973. Knicks are +272 during winning streak. They’ve won 3 closeout games by combined 118 pts”
Knicks’ 11th straight playoff win clinches Eastern Conference title, sending them to NBA Finals for first time since 1999. Team has legitimate chance to win first title since 1973. Knicks are +272 during winning streak. They’ve won 3 closeout games by combined 118 pts
Knox Posts Life Update
GettyKevin Knox #20 of the New York Knicks reacts after he is called for a foul in the second quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden on January 11, 2019 in New York City
Earlier in the day, a former Knicks star posted a life update to Instagram.
Kevin Knox shared an abundance of photos.
He wrote: “Never changed♟️”
While Knox doesn’t mention the Knicks, fans will likely be intrigued to see his post during their playoff run.
At one point, the former Kentucky star was supposed to be a potential All-Star for the franchise.
Knox’s NBA Career
GettyKevin Knox poses with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being drafted ninth overall by the New York Knicks during the 2018 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 21, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
Knox was the ninth pick in the 2018 NBA Draft after one season of college basketball.
As a rookie (at 19), he averaged 12.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest while shooting 34.3% from three-point range.
The 26-year-old spent part of four years with the franchise, as he was traded to the Atlanta Hawks during the 2021-22 season.
GettyKevin Knox #20 of the New York Knicks dunks in front of Josh Hart #3 and Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter at Staples Center on January 04, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
Knox spent half a season with the Hawks.
He then had stints with the Detroit Pistons, Portland Trail Blazers and Golden State Warriors.
His career averages are 7.3 points and 2.8 rebounds per contest while shooting 39.3% from the field and 34.0% from three-point range in 320 games.
This past season, Knox played for the Windy City Bulls (G League).
GettyKevin Knox II #31 of the Golden State Warriors tries to get past OG Anunoby #8 of the New York Knicks in the first half at Madison Square Garden on March 04, 2025 in New York City.
Knox most recently played in the NBA with Golden State during the 2024-25 season.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar