The Knicks struggled in their first two Summer League games, losing to the Pistons and Celtics by 31 points total while shooting poorly from three-point range. Injuries sidelined Kevin McCullar Jr. and Pacome Dadiet, complicating their roster. Second-year point guard Tyler Kolek had a rough start, scoring only 13 points with multiple turnovers over two games. However, he rebounded with a strong performance against the Nets, scoring 23 points in the first half, showcasing improvements in his shooting and playmaking.
Kolek responded to two ghastly outings by going out against a Nets team with five first-round picks and dropping 23 points in the first half.
Kolek brought the ball up, dished it off, and stayed in motion, eventually rotating to the corner where he was found for an open look by MarJon Beauchamp.
Most of Kolek's value to the Knicks would be as a ballhandler, but if he were able to show more off the ball, it would pay dividends.
Kolek also got in the passing lane early and often, notching four steals and turning one into a dime and another into a nifty top-and-start layup.
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