Frank Ntilikina’s NBA career isn’t starting off the way he hoped.
The rookie point guard did not play in the Knicks’ home opener Saturday night because of a sprained left ankle that he suffered after practice Friday. Ntilikina only played one preseason game due to a knee issue. He also had a rough debut Thursday in Oklahoma City — he air-balled his only two shot attempts.
“As a player you always want to go on the court and play basketball,” Ntilikina said. “It’s a little bit frustrating. I have to be strong mentally and I have to keep going, keep working and keep learning and do the best I can do off the court.