Frank Ntilikina is finally fulfilling his potential.
It’s just that it’s at the FIBA World Cup in China with the French National Team against the likes of Germany, Jordan and the Dominican Republic. But it’s a start, at least, as the Knicks’ 2017 lottery pick attempts to create a long-term future in New York.
Three games into the tournament, the 21-year-old Ntilikina has grabbed France’s starting point guard job from Andrew Albicy.
The 6-foot-6 guard has impressed his more renowned teammates with his defense and ball-sharing, getting credit for slowing down the Thunder’s Dennis Schröder, who is playing for Team Germany.