Frank Ntilikina‘s first half against the Dominican Republic was forgettable. The three turnovers he had would have been much more concerning if not for the New York Knicks guard’s bounce-back second half.
For a player like Russell Westbrook or James Harden, turnovers are an occupational hazard. When they are dishing out double-digit assists each game, turnovers are bound to happen.
But for a player like Ntilikina, turnovers are unacceptable. Ntilikina’s value on the offensive end skyrockets if he’s not making silly mistakes. For the most part, his first two games at the 2019 FIBA World Cup were unblemished.