I really liked what I saw from Kolek, particularly on the defensive end. What he lacks in size and athleticism, he seems to make up for in anticipation and lateral quickness. To me, his role model should absolutely be John Stockton. Not that he will ever be close to that level of player, but that’s the way he should prepare himself to play. I wouldn’t be surprised if he is doing that already, because he showed some real toughness and positional awareness on the defensive end.

If Brunson ever gets dinged up and has to miss a few games, I’d love to see what he can do playing alongside better players.

The Knicks first team looks like it needs some time gel together. Also, their shooting was terrible this game.

We might actually have a decent bench, at least a better one than expected. All the second string players looked NBA level.

I can’t figure out Sims. He didn’t seem to do that much and had some failed tries on offense but at the end he had ten rebounds in twenty minutes and was one for two in shooting. He also actively contested close shots, but not always successfully.

The Charlotte announcers liked Kolek ( particularly one his of his) and said that he was the best passer to come out of Rhode Island since Ernie DiGregario.

Deuce shot a lot, but enough of them went in I didn’t mind.

At least one of the Knicks’ sign and trade players (I think Duane Washington Jr ) got real minutes for Charlotte. I guess there is a chance he will make their team.

Charlotte seemed better than I expected. I’m not sure they will be pushovers this year. They played active defense.