A disappointed Kevin Knox will use his Rising Stars snub as fodder, admitting he thought he was a lock to make it to Charlotte during All-Star Weekend.
“I thought 100 percent I was in it,’’ Knox said.
After a slow start Wednesday, beginning with an airball, Knox put up a team-high 17 points but shot just 6-of-16 and 1-of-6 from 3. He was a minus-22 in Wednesday’s 114-90 loss to the Mavericks.
“It’s definitely motivation for myself,’’ the Knicks rookie lottery pick said before the game. “It’s another chance to get better and grow, compete and learn more so I’ll be able to get to the real All-Star Game the ultimate goal.