Tyler Kolek is making big bucks as a new member of the New York Knicks.
The Knicks formally announced the signings of recent premier draft picks Kolek and Pacome Dadiet on Friday and the duo has reportedly inked unique contracts. Dadiet, the team's opening selection at 25th overall, is said to be taking 80 percent of the rookie scale in year one while Kolek's deal is making history after New York drafted him at No. 34., Kolek's new contract is armed with $6.6 million in guaranteed money, setting a new NBA record for a second-round pick.
The Knicks went through a lot to acquire Kolek's services, sending three future second-round choices to the Portland Trail Blazers to move from 38th to 34th on last week's draft board. Kolek was taken with that adjusted choice after a stellar collegiate career between George Mason and Marquette. With the Golden Eagles, Kolek found Madison Square Garden glory as the Most Outstanding Player of the Big East Men's Basketball Tournament in 2023. The title, earned en route to Marquette's first Big East triumph, was previously by his new teammate Josh Hart and fellow incoming Knick Mikal Bridges. Other Kolek accolades include All-American team selections in his latter two seasons and he also led the nation in assists over this past campaign.
While the Knicks' backcourt picture is relatively crowded in Manhattan, he'll likely stand as one of the headliners of the team's Summer League affairs, which tip off next Saturday against the Charlotte Hornets' prospects .
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