Kevin Knox Golden State Warriors Debut Against Kings Leaves NBA Fans Intrigued

Kevin Knox made his Warriors debut.

Sep 30, 2024; San Francisco, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Knox II (31) dribbles the ball during Media Day at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images / Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

On Friday evening, the Golden State Warriors blew out the Sacramento Kings by a score of 132-108.

With the game out of reach, head coach Steve Kerr gave Kevin Knox playing time in the fourth quarter.

The former Kentucky star finished his Warriors debut with five points and one rebound while shooting 2/3 from the field and 1/1 from the three-point range in just three minutes of playing time.

Kevin Knox II came ready to hoop 👌 pic.twitter.com/fNEvfXU1wy

— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) February 22, 2025

While he had a short stint in the game, Knox left a lot people on social media intrigued.

@__KOLZ: "I need to see more of Kevin Knox. He has impressed me in the few minutes he had tonight."

I need to see more of Kevin Knox. He has impressed me in the few minutes he had tonight.

— Arthur_Grey (@__KOLZ) February 22, 2025

@KKnoxMuse: "Kevin Knox stats tonight in the Warriors win:
3 minutes
5 points
2-3 from the field
1-1 from 3
1 offensive rebound
Great first showing in limited playing time. More minutes soon 👀"

Kevin Knox stats tonight in the Warriors win:
3 minutes
5 points
2-3 from the field
1-1 from 3
1 offensive rebound
Great first showing in limited playing time. More minutes soon 👀 pic.twitter.com/LkndCXlBtn

— Kevin Knox Muse (@KKnoxMuse) February 22, 2025

@b_eglesia: "I need to see more of Kevin Knox. 👀"

I need to see more of Kevin Knox. 👀

— Bryan Eglesia (@b_eglesia) February 22, 2025

@DrayGreen23Muse: "Kevin Knox is our new Otto Porter"

Kevin Knox is our new Otto Porter

— Draymond Green Muse (@DrayGreen23Muse) February 22, 2025

@OracleofSelfi_: "Knox and Kuminga off the bench is gonna feed families 😂"

Knox and Kuminga off the bench is gonna feed families 😂

— OracleOfSelfi (@OracleofSelfi_) February 22, 2025

@countolaf28: "This guy has semblance of Otto porter ,length and a good stroke not sure about his seriousness .. has been a former lottery pick and completely possible that he can turn around his career if he buys in and unlocks himself.. time shall tell if he takes advantage of the opportunity"

This guy has semblance of Otto porter ,length and a good stroke not sure about his seriousness .. has been a former lottery pick and completely possible that he can turn around his career if he buys in and unlocks himself.. time shall tell if he takes advantage of the opportunity

— olaf28 (@countolaf28) February 22, 2025

@Izzy_Ike53: "We got Kevin Knox out there lookin just like Kd 😂"

We got Kevin Knox out there lookin just like Kd 😂

— Izzy (@Izzy_Ike53) February 22, 2025

Knox was the ninth pick in the 2018 NBA Draft.

He has also spent time with the New York Knicks, Atlanta Hawks, Detroit Pistons and Portland Trail Blazers.

Dec 26, 2019; Brooklyn, New York, USA; New York Knicks small forward Kevin Knox II (20) controls the ball against the Brooklyn Nets during the first quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images / Brad Penner-Imagn Images

The Warriors are the ninth seed in the Western Conference with a 29-27 record in 56 games.