Once Tom Thibodeau was hired to be the Knicks manager, many people following the team automatically thought it would be good news for Frank Ntilikina. The defensive-minded guard would become a Thibs favorite as he locked up the top opposition player every night.
However, that’s not how things have gone so far. Going into Sunday night’s game, Ntilikina had only played seven minutes. It wasn’t until the Knicks suffered so many injuries that they literally ran out of guards on the roster when Ntilikina finally got her chance to play.
Luckily for him, he made the most of his opportunity, knocking down four three-pointers in as many attempts during the Knicks’ win over Milwaukee on Sunday.
New York has decided to push through the extension period without binding Ntilikina to a long-term agreement. It will become a limited free agent next summer. It will be interesting to keep track of his playing time throughout the season.