Frank Ntilikina has been there, done that.
Injured, underappreciated, potentially a trade pawn for a future draft pick.
Ntilikina feels for Knicks point-guard colleague Dennis Smith Jr., who is out indefinitely with an oblique strain and disgruntled about his future.
“Dennis is a great player, good friend,’’ Ntilikina said after the Knicks ended the 2019 portion of their schedule with Saturday’s 107-100 road win over the Wizards.
“Seeing him down with injuries, it’s tough. I’ve been in the same situation. But I know mentally he’s really strong. Everyone knows Dennis Smith Jr. from the youngest age, he’s been balling so it’s just a matter of time.