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Tyler Kolek Surprised by Last-Minute Orlando Game Call

12/27/2025

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Tyler Kolek, a player for the New York Knicks, was told by Rick Brunson (Knicks assistant coach) to get ready to play in Orlando after three straight did-not-play games (DNPs).
He had prepared for the game without expecting to play and had focused on weight training during the DNP stretch.
Kolek expressed surprise at the news given his recent lack of playing time.

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Story summary

Tyler Kolek, a player for the New York Knicks, was told by Rick Brunson (Knicks assistant coach) to get ready to play in Orlando after three straight did-not-play games (DNPs).
He had prepared for the game without expecting to play and had focused on weight training during the DNP stretch.
Kolek expressed surprise at the news given his recent lack of playing time.