Tyler Kolek’s recent breakout exceeds well beyond Knicks confines

Tyler Kolek didn't merely stumble into the primary backup point guard role for the New York Knicks -- he's earned it.

Though Knicks fans may have known for years now that Kolek has some serious game, for the most part it's only been shown in spurts. Here in his third go-around with the club, he's seemingly been flashing it on a far more consistent basis, and the whole league should now be taking notice.

Frankly, his on-court production isn't just impressive when compared to his teammates, but to all players in the association.

Knicks guard Tyler Kolek's passing efficiency is league-leading

Kolek may not be the kind of top-shelf scoring threat that this modern era of play so often covets, but he…