Knicks 'Excited' About Two-Way Rookie Jaylen Martin

The New York Knicks didn't draft any prospects from the 2023 NBA Draft class, but they added a player they really like in Overtime Elite guard Jaylen Martin.

Martin, 19, signed a two-way deal with the Knicks and could have an opportunity to develop into a solid NBA player for New York. The Charlie Ward protege got to play the hero in the Knicks' first Summer League win on Wednesday night, sinking the game-winner in overtime to cap off a comeback victory over the Orlando Magic at 82-80. 

“We’re excited about Jaylen Martin’s potential," an anonymous Knicks source told Spotrac's Keith Smith. "He’s got a lot of work to do, and he’ll spend a good amount of time in the G League. But all of the potential is there for him to eventually become a rotation player. He’s one of the youngest guys from this draft class, so there’s a long runway.”

Martin may not be an immediate contributor for the Knicks, especially given the team's desire to contend this upcoming season. However, New York doesn't have a single draft pick from the past two years currently on the roster. The team did have 2022 second-round choice Trevor Keels on the roster last year under a two-way contract but he played in only three NBA games and has yet to re-sign.

Having some kind of youth movement, even if it is just one or two players, is crucial for every team's long-term well-being. Martin was signed with the hope of being a steal a few years down the line, and if he puts in the work, he could be just that.

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