Home / Sports / Sellers' Knicks Future Hinges on Summer League Spark
Sellers' Knicks Future Hinges on Summer League Spark
16 Jul
Summary
- Sellers aims to impress the Knicks Summer League squad.
- He scored 10 points in a recent 86-75 win.
- Improved three-point shooting is crucial for his roster chances.
Oziyah Sellers, a former St. John's guard, is aiming to earn a place on the New York Knicks' Summer League roster. Having played at Madison Square Garden previously, Sellers is seeking to leverage his familiarity with the venue.
In his most recent game, Sellers contributed 10 points and seven rebounds to the Knicks' 86-75 win. Despite this performance, his shooting from beyond the arc remains a concern, as he went 0-3 in that game and is currently averaging only five points.
His college three-point shooting percentage of 35.1% did not translate to summer league play. While Sellers' play is a positive storyline, rookies Tyler Nickel and Jack Kayil have shown more promise. Kayil has delivered impressive scoring performances, and Nickel has demonstrated exceptional three-point shooting, hitting 13 threes so far.
Sellers' familiarity with playing in New York is an advantage, but he needs to significantly elevate his game in the remaining Las Vegas exhibitions. Earning a two-way deal or a camp invitation depends on showing more, as he is currently behind other standout rookies vying for a spot.
