Kevin Knox grew up watching film of Kevin Durant, sifting through any he could find of him. He watched his games at Texas, where he first discovered Durant. He took in Durant’s games in Oklahoma City, and then with the Warriors.



He watched highlights and workout videos, studying Durant’s moves and his motion. Every piece of his game was a lesson for Knox, who picked which parts he wanted to incorporate into his own.



When Knox finally matched up with Durant for the first time last week in Oakland, there was nothing left to surprise him. He had already seen it all.



The Knicks hope that Knox can develop into their own version of Durant someday. David Fizdale has talked about having Knox replicate part of Durant’s game — not just his offense but also how he defends and protects the rim.



The similarities aren’t exact, and the aspirations are extremely hopeful. Durant is a 7-foot do-everything All-Star, one of the best NBA...