New York Knicks: Who stepped up in 2018 Summer League finale?

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LAS VEGAS, NV – JULY 13: Tyrius Walker #30 of the New York Knicks drives to the basket during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans during the 2018 Las Vegas Summer League on July 13, 2018 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Tyrius Walker

Tyrius Walker is attempting to become the second player in Morehouse history to play in the NBA. The New York Knicks provided him with quite a platform in the Summer League finale by introducing him to the starting lineup.

With a rare opportunity to receive significant playing time, Walker made quite the statement to NBA general managers—on both ends of the floor.

Walker stuffed the stat sheet with 16 points, six assists, five rebounds, five steals, and one block in 26 minutes of action. He shot 5-of-11 from the field, went 2-of-3 from beyond the arc, and got to the free throw line for six attempts.

Coupled with the fact that Walker committed just two turnovers and produced a game-high +/- of +19, and it’s hard to do anything but praise his performance.

For those unfamiliar, Walker is a 6’1″ guard who finished the 2017-18 season with averages of 22.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.8 steals per game. He also converted 2.0 three-point field goals on 35.7 percent shooting from beyond the arc.

Walker will likely begin his NBA career in the G League, but he should be invited to join the Westchester Knicks for the 2018-19 season.

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