The beginning to Frank Ntilikina‘s career with the New York Knicks didn’t get off to the most sparkling start.
While the Frenchman flashed the defensive potential that made him the eighth overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, his offense left much to be desired, as he seemed to lack aggressiveness without a reliable outside shot.
As tough as Ntilikina’s first-year struggles were, optimism still remained on the streets of New York City. No prospect comes into the league at their ceiling, and with a summer of work, it was believed that Ntilikina could improve enough to silence the skeptics.