WATCH: Knicks rookie Kevin Knox puts Ben Simmons on a poster

Knox flushed home a thunderous dunk over last year's Rookie of the Year

2/14/2019, 2:44 AM
Feb 3, 2019; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Kevin Knox (20) dunks over Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) and guard Shelvin Mack (6) during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports / Brad Penner
Feb 3, 2019; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Kevin Knox (20) dunks over Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) and guard Shelvin Mack (6) during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports / Brad Penner

It looks like Sixers PG Ben Simmons didn't get the memo: When Kevin Knox is coming down the lane, don't jump.

Knox added another highlight to his rookie reel on Wednesday night, as he took a pass from DeAndre Jordan, streaked through the lane, and rose to dunk all over Simmons.

Maybe that's one way Knox can break out of his rookie wall that he seems to have hit recently. Knox, though, has showcased his ability to drive to the hoop with no fear, and this was another beautiful example of what defenders can expect for years to come from the 19-year-old...

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