Summer League Review: Did the Knicks solve their center problems?

After the Knicks capped off their Las Vegas Summer League experience with a victory versus the Atlanta Hawks to finish above .500, the major takeaway staring us right between the eyes came in the form of Tyler Kolek. And rightfully so! The rookie second-rounder dazzled and is now expected to be ahead of Cam Payne on the depth chart heading into the season.

But a major B-plot heading into Summer League, and perhaps the A-plot when looking at the construction of the overall Knicks roster, was the play at the center position.

With Isaiah Hartenstein departing the Mecca in favor of greener pastures in Oklahoma City, the Knicks’ depth at center suddenly ran thin. They were unable to woo any free…