The New York Knicks received a great deal of criticism for the selection of rookie point guard Frank Ntilikina at the 2017 NBA Draft. While Ntilikina appealed to scouts on defense, he was selected ahead of dynamic offensive players such as Donovan Mitchell, Malik Monk, and Dennis Smith Jr.
With Mitchell and Smith in the midst of high-quality rookie seasons, the criticism has inevitably returned—and Jeff Hornacek is readily acknowledging it.
Like most players whom the Knicks acquire, Ntilikina has become a polarizing figure amongst fans. Some are of the belief that he can be the player whom New York needs him to be, while others can’t seem to get over the fact that other talented players were on the board at No.