The Knicks didn’t come close to winning this past Thursday in San Antonio, but Spurs coach Gregg Popovich did notice one thing: Phil Jackson drafted a good one at point guard.
Sixteen years after Tony Parker became the NBA’s first French point guard, Frank Ntilikina is doing his native country proud in weaving a commendable rookie year as the No. 8 pick in the draft. Ntilikina played his season-high minutes (31:43) in San Antonio and notched a season-high 11 assists. He also slowed down Parker with his reputed on-ball pressure after the French legend got off to a fast start.