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New York Knick: Who stepped up against the Lakers at Summer League?

By Maxwell Ogden

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Kevin Knox #20 of the New York Knicks looks to drive against Josh Hart #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2018 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 10, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Lakers defeated the Knicks 109-92. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Kevin Knox #20 of the New York Knicks looks to drive against Josh Hart #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2018 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 10, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Lakers defeated the Knicks 109-92. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images) /
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LAS VEAGS, NV – JULY 10: Jeff Ayres #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers battles for position against Isaiah Hicks #4 of the New York Knicks during the 2018 Las Vegas Summer League on July 10, 2018 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)
LAS VEAGS, NV – JULY 10: Jeff Ayres #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers battles for position against Isaiah Hicks #4 of the New York Knicks during the 2018 Las Vegas Summer League on July 10, 2018 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Isaiah Hicks

The New York Knicks were without power forward Isaiah Hicks during each of their first two Summer League games. It was a disappointing truth, as New York recently signed Hicks to a two-way contract—his second in as many seasons.

Hicks made his 2018 Summer League debut on Tuesday, July 10, and he wasted no time whatsoever in making an immediate statement on both ends of the floor.

Hicks showed minimal signs of rust in his first appearance since the 2017-18 regular season concluded in April. He competed on defense and worked well without the ball on offense, which are two of the traits that convinced New York to bring him back for another season.

Furthermore, Hicks showed impressive touch around the basket and an eagerness to play a modern game on both ends of the floor.

Hicks played 15 minutes for the Knicks, recording eight points, two rebounds, and three blocks in a display of his two-way potential. He shot 4-of-5 from the field, attempted a three-point field goal, and produced the best +/- of any player on the Knicks at +17.

Hicks was one of the driving forces behind the resurgent push in the third quarter, playing clutch defense en route to his appearance on this list.

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