TK/Oso Summer League

[Boston Warrior]

Does dj carton have a shot? He looked pretty good last game... he looked stronger, faster and more controlled than college.

[Herman Cain]

Excellent Analysis of TyKo first summer league game

https://www.postingandtoasting.com/2024/7/14/24198198/breaking-down-tyler-koleks-knicks-debut

[MUDPT]

He was rolling to the basket well all game, but he wasn't paired with anyone that knew how to play the pick and roll. It was frustratingly funny

Suns guy on Twitter was super impressed on his ability to read defensive coverages and switch his screen angle or the play.

[Skatastrophy]

Suns guy on Twitter was super impressed on his ability to read defensive coverages and switch his screen angle or the play.

I'm glad the Suns have people that know ball as well as Scoopers. That's a good sign

[MU82]

Doris Burke, the analyst for the game, was very impressed with Oso.

[muct07]

NJ.com article on how Tyler will quickly become a NYK Fan favorite

https://x.com/AdamZagoria/status/1812850467354894358

[Herman Cain]

Excellent article on TyKo self comparison .

https://nypost.com/2024/07/15/sports/knicks-tyler-kolek-thinks-skillset-is-similar-to-jalen-brunsons-style/

[MU82]

It only took TK a year or two to realize what tower, I and a couple other Scoopers had been saying.

[Tyler COLEk]

What I find impressive about TK's summer league debut is the pace at which he forced action. Some have questioned if below average speed and agility could hold him back from being effective at the next level, but that certainly didn't look like a problem in game one. He looked like the same guy as in college, a player whose processing and decision making are so lightning quick that they more than make up for any physical limitations.

The only concern I have about him contributing his rookie year is his effectiveness off-ball. I am very confident he will be a legit, ball-dominant NBA PG in the future, but he probably won't get that opportunity right away.

[Skatastrophy]

I was surprised that TKO could get to the lane/basket so easily. Granted it was against SL defense, but still.

[WhiteTrash]

I was surprised that TKO could get to the lane/basket so easily. Granted it was against SL defense, but still.

It is the SL, but think about how easy it will be when he plays against the Pacers in the regular season. 

[PGsHeroes32]

Great start for OsO

2/2 and 2 assists early

[Tyler COLEk]

Kolek looking great again early in his second game.

[tower912]

A couple of early assists and a deflection on defense.

[Tyler COLEk]

A couple of early assists and a deflection on defense.

That first wraparound assist was beautiful, vintage Kolek.

[Skatastrophy]

Knicks announcer: "You want those bigs to set those screens, but you want the screens to be legal."

Looking at you Kinsella.

[wadesworld]

Knicks announcer: "You want those bigs to set those screens, but you want the screens to be legal."

Looking at you Kinsella.

If I'm an NBA coach I don't. Watch Bam set a screen. Or Draymond. Or Tristan Thompson. Or Al Horford.

The only illegal screens they call in the NBA are on the dribble handoff and the guy handing the ball off moves over. Every once in a while when a player sticks his hip out to screen as well. But if you want to play offensive line like Bam, you're all good.

[PGsHeroes32]

Tk not shooting the rock too well so far

but now 14 assists and 0 TOs through 2 SL games.

[lawdog77]

Tk not shooting the rock too well so far

but now 14 assists and 0 TOs through 2 SL games.

Reports are Knicks sign Cam Payne

[Tyler COLEk]

Damn, not good for TK's chances of major contributions his rookie year.

[BM1090]

Damn, not good for TK's chances of major contributions his rookie year.

Disagree. I don't think Payne is going to get major minutes on a Thibs team.

[Skatastrophy]

Disagree. I don't think Payne is going to get major minutes on a Thibs team.

Yeah, the Knicks sub thinks he's an end-of-bench guy who's Kolek insurance. He's also very good friends with Mikal Bridges.

[MU82]

Oso was really good today. 12 points and earned raves for the way he can defend anyone - "the perfect switchable."

TK played well again. Bunch of assists, and took it hard to the hoop several times in the final minutes.

[MUbiz]

TK has 14 assists and 0 turnovers in 2 games. Meanwhile the entire NY Knicks team has 31 turnovers in 2 games.

[MU82]

Summer League games are what they are, but it's nice seeing our guys standing out.