The 2019 FIBA World Cup has arguably benefited Frank Ntilikina as much as anyone. The New York Knicks’ 2017 first-round pick took the court for Team France after a lost second NBA season, featuring injuries that compromised most of his 2019.
Wednesday marked Ntilikina’s latest performance and France’s most important game yet, with a trip to the next round on the line against Team USA. In the spotlight, the 21-year-old guard delivered on 11 points, one rebound, three assists and one steal on 5-for-9 shooting and one made three-pointer. This included a clutch outside shot in the game’s final minutes to keep France ahead of the Americans.