Tyler Kolek is making the most of his first true rotational opportunity with the Knicks that was not necessitated by an occasional injury to someone ahead of him.

With Cam Payne in Indiana and veteran signing Malcolm Brogdon retiring during training camp, Kolek has served as All-Star point guard Jalen Brunson’s primary backup during the Knicks’ 2-0 start entering Sunday’s game in Miami.

After notching seven points and two assists in 14 minutes in the season-opening win over the Cavaliers, the second-year guard played 13 minutes off the bench Friday night against the Celtics with two points and four assists, albeit with three turnovers.

“I’m just trying to set up the offense and do what I’m asked by Coach,” Kolek said after Saturday’s practice in Tarrytown, referring to new Knicks coac

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