Over the course of his rookie season with the New York Knicks, Frank Ntilikina has developed into one of the most polarizing prospects in the 2018 NBA Draft. His defense has earned rave reviews, but some have begun to question if he’ll ever be more than a defensive specialist.
In the face of adversity, Ntilikina stepped up with his best scoring performance to date against the budding rival Charlotte Hornets.
Ntilikina torched Charlotte to the tune of 15 points in just 21 minutes of action—equal to 25.7 points per 36 minutes. He shot 5-of-8 from the field and 2-of-3 from beyond the three-point line in one of his most encouraging performances to date.