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New York Knicks: Summer League players who are under contract

By Maxwell Ogden

BROOKLYN, NY - JUNE 21: Kevin Knox talks to the media after being selected number nine overall by the New York Knicks on June 21, 2018 at Barclays Center during the 2018 NBA Draft in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Michael J. LeBrecht II/NBAE via Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, NY - JUNE 21: Kevin Knox talks to the media after being selected number nine overall by the New York Knicks on June 21, 2018 at Barclays Center during the 2018 NBA Draft in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Michael J. LeBrecht II/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 7: Luke Kornet #2 of the New York Knicks handles the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks on April 7, 2018 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 7: Luke Kornet #2 of the New York Knicks handles the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks on April 7, 2018 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) /

4. player. 27. . Center. Second Season. Luke Kornet

There isn’t a single player in the NBA who can truly match what Kristaps Porzingis brings to the table. No matter where you rank him within the Association’s hierarchy, Porzingis is a truly unique player in terms of size, athleticism, coordination, skill, and defensive prowess.

If the New York Knicks are looking to create a sense of continuity for when Porzingis is off the court, however, then Luke Kornet could help provide it.

Kornet stands at 7’1″ with a 7’2″ wingspan, which gives New York size that’s at least comparable to Porzingis’ measurements. He’s one of the rare seven-footers who can both space the floor and protect the rim, which lends even more credence to the intrigue.

Kornet isn’t an elite shot-blocker or shooter, but the fact he provides value in both regards is reason enough to keep an eye on him.

After playing on a two-way contract in 2017-18, Kornet signed a one-year deal with the main roster in 2018-19. He’ll have an opportunity to crack the rotation and play rather significant minutes behind starting center Enes Kanter—or even see playing time at the 4-spot.

If Kornet comes out and puts together a strong string of performances at Summer League, he could get an early leg up on the competition for opportunities under David Fizdale.

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