It goes without saying that Frank Ntilikina had a difficult first two seasons with the New York Knicks. It featured multiple demotions from the rotation, after the 21-year-old guard struggled to make shots, including a handful of scoreless outings.
However, Ntilikina seemed to revitalize himself at the 2019 FIBA World Cup, playing more confidently than he did in his brief NBA experience. His basic stats were similar to those in the Association, but his shot average hovered around 45 percent, which dwarfed what he did with the Knicks.
Year Three is ahead for Ntilikina as he remains on New York’s roster, even after trade rumors last season and in the summer.