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

Knicks head coach Mike Brown turned to the bench and yelled for backup point guard Tyler Kolek to re-enter the game for Jordan Clarkson. It may have seemed like a small substitution in a game full of them,

Kolek was set to earn roughly $2 million this year. The prize money for winning the Cup is $530,933 per player. As Hart scored the final basket of the game, he looked over at Kolek and flashed a money sign with his hands. It was fitting, because in Vegas, he became Kasino Kolek.

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.