Tyler Kolek is a backup guard for the New York Knicks, operating as a depth option at the point guard position. He stands 6 feet tall and weighs 195 pounds, and he played his college basketball at Marquette before reaching the NBA. Specific draft year details are not listed in available records.
Through 68 games this season, Kolek is averaging 12.1 minutes per game, producing 4.8 points, 2.8 assists, and 1.7 rebounds per contest. His shooting efficiency has been a limiting factor, with a 37.2 percent field goal rate, a 23.6 percent mark from three, and a 14.0 percent free throw rate that reflects limited attempts at the line. His plus-minus of plus-2.1 suggests the team holds up reasonably well during his minutes despite the modest volume. For bettors, Kolek is most relevant in player prop markets tied to assists, where his 2.8 per game average in limited minutes gives him a clear role as a ball-mover off the bench. His assist total props are the most actionable angle given his playmaking usage, though his low scoring output and inconsistent shooting make points props harder to project with confidence. Minutes props are also worth monitoring, as any shift in New York's rotation or foul trouble to starters could meaningfully change his floor time and overall counting stats in a given game.
