Kevin Knox, the 9th overall pick in 2018, lit up the SEC as a freshman with the Kentucky Wildcats. In college, he showed a preference for the KD 10s, the signature shoe of an NBA star that he was often compared to: Kevin Durant.

The Knicks new young hope made waves in September 2018 by signing with resurgent footwear brand Puma, publicizing the endorsement with a playful Instagram post. He wears the Clyde Court Hardwood.