Tyler Kolek looking to elevate Knicks role despite crowded backcourt

New York Knicks guard Tyler Kolek drives to the basket during Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks defeated the 76ers 137-98.Tyler Kolek isn’t making any predictions or declarations about cracking a crowded championship backcourt. As he said Saturday, the goal is just “every day be consistent.” But the third-year Knicks guard also understands he needs to be more