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4 Knicks players to watch in 2022 NBA Summer League

By Jordanna Clark

CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 24: Quentin Grimes #6 of the New York Knicks drives to the basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on January 24, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Knicks 95-93. 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. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 24: Quentin Grimes #6 of the New York Knicks drives to the basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on January 24, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Knicks 95-93. 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. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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New York Knicks, Jericho Sims
Jericho Sims, New York Knicks. (Photo by Tom Horak/USA TODAY Sports) /

2: Jericho Sims

New York selected Jericho Sims with the No. 58 pick in 2021, and after playing in 41 games as a rookie, Sims’ two-way contract was converted to a partially guaranteed three-year deal on Thursday.

To close out the 2021-22 season, the 6’9” center had a double-double against the Nets with 10 points (his career-high) and 13 rebounds on Apr. 6. Four days later, he posted a career-high 14 rebounds in the final game of the season.

After taking summer league by storm last year with his ability to soar through the air, Sims will be back in action for round two.

With Sims and Isaiah Hartenstein playing behind Mitchell Robinson at the five, that position will be a lot of fun to watch in 2022-23. A little bit of summer league action will keep fans satisfied until October.

New York’s enjoyed draft success in recent years, and Sims is no exception. The Knicks made the right move by converting him to a standard deal. Expect the next week to be full of several lobs to Sims, who has no issue with out-jumping his competition.

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