The gambling capital of the world, Vegas is the quintessential place for debauchery and a place where men come of age, even if it’s through unscrupulous actions. Tyler Kolek has already turned 21, but the 24-year-old still used Las Vegas to come of age.

In the locker room, Kolek revived an iconic championship photo by Kobe Bryant. He was seen holding the trophy in front of him, his head down. Bryant popularized that photo after the 2001 NBA Finals. Knicks sophomore Tyler Kolek recreates the Kobe championship photo pic.twitter.com/AfXKgybBQl

The December New York Knicks are blooming for all of New York to see. They've won eight of their last nine to jump within two games of the Eastern Conference's

As T.I.’s “Bring Em Out” blares about Madison Square Garden, the Knicks gather in the tunnel and line up behind … Tyler Kolek.

Kolek notched 14 points (5-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and five assists over 20 minutes during Tuesday's 124-113 win over San Antonio.

It was likely his best game of the season — and perhaps career. “Tyler did a fantastic job today, our young fella, of impacting winning,” Karl-Anthony Towns said. “He did that on a big stage tonight.

The recent encouraging play from Tyler Kolek could prompt the Knicks to recalibrate their approaching ahead of the NBA trade deadline.