ORLANDO, FL. — Jeff Hornacek said that Frank Ntilikina should not view the in-season acquisitions of Emmanuel Mudiay and Trey Burke as threats to him or an indication that the organization doesn’t believe in the rookie point guard.
Hornacek said management “is trying to get as much talent on the team as possible” and “guys can lend different things.”
The Knicks coach hopes the three guards will push each to become better players.
“You look at Frank right now and he’s a great defender for a 19-year-old kid,” Hornacek said before Thursday’s shootaround. “The offense will come — his speed and strength, all that stuff.