New York Knicks rookie Frank Ntilikina has earned the reputation of one of the most promising young on-ball defenders in the NBA. Statistically, he’s second in the NBA in steals per 36 minutes, and No. 16 in deflections per 36.
On the offensive end of the floor, however, Ntilikina has earned the reputation of a player who isn’t yet ready to contribute at a high level in the NBA—a reputation that may not fit.
Over the course of his past seven appearances, Ntilikina has begun to seek out his shot with more consistency.