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New York Knicks Fans React To Kevin Knox News

Kevin Knox was waived by the Golden State Warriors.

Ben Stinar

Apr 3, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; New York Knicks forward Kevin Knox II (20) celebrates with center Taj Gibson (67) after making a basket during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-Imagn Images
Apr 3, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; New York Knicks forward Kevin Knox II (20) celebrates with center Taj Gibson (67) after making a basket during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-Imagn Images / Raj Mehta-Imagn Images

Kevin Knox is coming off his sixth season in the NBA.

The former Kentucky star averaged 7.2 points and 2.4 rebounds per contest while shooting 46.2% from the field and 33.0% from the three-point range in 31 games for the Detroit Pistons.

Over the offseason, Knox signed a deal with the Golden State Warriors.

However, he was waived on Saturday.

Via The Golden State Warriors: "The Warriors have waived guard Blake Hinson, forward Kevin Knox II and forward Jackson Rowe."

Knox was the ninth pick in the 2018 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks.

Many Knicks fans reacted to the news (h/t @NBA_NewYork).

@MikeyCoinSnatch: "Great fit. Bring him back"

@Abramovi8: "BRING HIM HOME!!!!"

@TreyStrongz_: "Don’t even think about it…"

@RPM699479833836: "Wouldnt be a bad add for Westchester."

@Aude_Mars: "I can’t really explain why, but I still see guys Kevin Knox & Frank Ntlikina as rookies lol"

@monetizemcgee: "Im still a lil mad at Scott Perry for this pick. Drafted him over SGA, Malik Monk, & MPJ."

Knox spent the first three and a half seasons of his career with the Knicks.

As a rookie, he averaged 12.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest while shooting 37.0% from the field and 34.3% from the three-point range in 75 games (57 starts).

The 25-year-old has also played for the Atlanta Hawks (in addition to the Knicks, Pistons and Trail Blazers).

Kevin Knox
Dec 14, 2021; New York, New York, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (22) controls the ball as New York Knicks forward Kevin Knox II (20) defends during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images / Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

The Knicks will play their first game of the season on Tuesday evening when they visit the Boston Celtics.

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Ben Stinar is the NBA reporter for Fastbreak on FanNation.