Official Frank Ntilikina Thread

3toheadmelo · Post #1141 » by **3toheadmelo** » Fri Jun 28, 2019 10:28 pm

Frank hitting jumpers in an open gym isn't really impressive. Rather see him get buckets against NBA players in pick up games. He needs to get into those Rico Hines runs or Brickley's.

B8RcDeMktfxC · Post #1142 » by **B8RcDeMktfxC** » Fri Jun 28, 2019 10:59 pm

Frank may still be growing (taller). He could easily be another inch taller next summer.

Esq-4 · Post #1143 » by **Esq-4** » Fri Jun 28, 2019 11:17 pm

B8RcDeMktfxC wrote:Frank may still be growing (taller). He could easily be another inch taller next summer.

I think he's a guy that needs a system and a role. At least at this point. Isn't he big enough at this point, and long enough, to be a 3 and D back up 1-3 player? I realize he needs the shot, but if he focused on that over play making it would benefit him. Sure Rondo, Rubio etc are solid point guards who aren't great play makers, are good defenders, etc. but Frank hasn't shown to be a play makers like them.

He may also be a guy really just needs a fresh start on a new team/environment. Hope he figures it out though.

B8RcDeMktfxC · Post #1144 » by **B8RcDeMktfxC** » Fri Jun 28, 2019 11:28 pm

Esq-4 wrote:
B8RcDeMktfxC wrote:Frank may still be growing (taller). He could easily be another inch taller next summer.

I think he's a guy that needs a system and a role. At least at this point. Isn't he big enough at this point, and long enough, to be a 3 and D back up 1-3 player? I realize he needs the shot, but if he focused on that over play making it would benefit him. Sure Rondo, Rubio etc are solid point guards who aren't great play makers, are good defenders, etc. but Frank hasn't shown to be a play makers like them.

He may also be a guy really just needs a fresh start on a new team/environment. Hope he figures it out though.

Good to have thoughts as you do, but I wasn't really speaking to any of that stuff. (Whilst I have my own views I'm not really interested in engaging on the board about them.)

More, the point was that (apart from looking more brolic) it's hard to know, but it kind-of looks from various photos that he's somewhat taller than when he was drafted - maybe already 2 or 3 inches - and it would be not uncommon to continue to grow taller for about another year. (And that's about the limit.)

Also, his relaxed reach is crazy in the line-up pick where he's at the end next to Fizdale. In a year's time he may be 6'8" in bare feet and a 7'3"/7'4" wingspan. And still able to guard 1s.

stuporman · Post #1145 » by **stuporman** » Fri Jun 28, 2019 11:38 pm

For every inch Frank grows so do I...........

Phish Tank · Post #1146 » by **Phish Tank** » Sat Jun 29, 2019 12:30 am

3toheadmelo wrote:Frank hitting jumpers in an open gym isn't really impressive. Rather see him get buckets against NBA players in pick up games. He needs to get into those Rico Hines runs or Brickley's.

those should begin next month if I'm correct. Or maybe August.

B8RcDeMktfxC · Post #1147 » by **B8RcDeMktfxC** » Sat Jun 29, 2019 2:01 am

stuporman wrote:For every inch Frank grows so do I...........

tall tall tall, big as a wall wall wall
send more bricks, send more sand
biggest human in the land

B8RcDeMktfxC · Post #1148 » by **B8RcDeMktfxC** » Sat Jun 29, 2019 2:06 am

Phish Tank wrote:
3toheadmelo wrote:Frank hitting jumpers in an open gym isn't really impressive. Rather see him get buckets against NBA players in pick up games. He needs to get into those Rico Hines runs or Brickley's.

those should begin next month if I'm correct. Or maybe August.

Maybe the Knicks summon Frank to play summer league. That would absolutely be the last nail in Fizdale's coffin as a competent coach for me, but others will differ.

But if there are clear thinkers in the Knicks FO Frank will spend as long as possible in Dallas trying to groove/regroove the things in the workout videos - say until August 10th, and then go to France and go through ~3 weeks of camp for the FIBA tourney.

Then the tourney. Then take 2 weeks off. Come back to NY at the start of October.

MaseInYourFace · Post #1149 » by **MaseInYourFace** » Sat Jun 29, 2019 2:15 am

thebuzzardman wrote:Frank's gonna be backup C in 2 years

Boris Diaw?

MaseInYourFace · Post #1150 » by **MaseInYourFace** » Sat Jun 29, 2019 2:16 am

I saw early on Frank had a scary nba body. It’s tantalizing to hope he still puts it together.

matchman · Post #1151 » by **matchman** » Sat Jun 29, 2019 3:57 pm

Just keep practicing shooting man, in the end basketball is a game of putting the ball through the hoop.

CharlesOakley · Post #1152 » by **CharlesOakley** » Sat Jun 29, 2019 4:39 pm

I've never doubted this kid. He clearly has a good mind for the game - you don't become an elite defender at a young age by accident. He has a strong work ethic based on the improvements he has made to his body. His shot has always looked good mechanically. We may just have to wait the full 3-5 years to see this kid develop fully.

fatalogic · Post #1153 » by **fatalogic** » Sat Jun 29, 2019 6:40 pm

I just hope Fitz actually lets him play 3 n D regardless of position.

Fat Kat · Post #1154 » by **Fat Kat** » Sat Jun 29, 2019 10:59 pm

Read on Twitter

Jscratch1200 · Post #1155 » by **Jscratch1200** » Sat Jun 29, 2019 11:17 pm

Fat Kat wrote:

Read on Twitter

Just keep him shooting till he's not thinking about it anymore.

omerome · Post #1156 » by **omerome** » Sat Jun 29, 2019 11:46 pm

I still believe in Frank. He will be an x-factor if he can be somewhat of an offensive threat.

Post #1157 » by **HerSports85** » Sun Jun 30, 2019 2:15 am

At this point I don’t know if Frank is even sleeping and eating. He’s non stop in the gym

BLACKFEET 2010 · Post #1158 » by **BLACKFEET 2010** » Sun Jun 30, 2019 2:22 am

He looks at least 6’8” now.

Infinitimind · Post #1159 » by **Infinitimind** » Sun Jun 30, 2019 2:42 am

HerSports85 wrote:At this point I don’t know if Frank is even sleeping and eating. He’s non stop in the gym

Same. I’m not giving up on the kid, I know everyone thinks he’s a bust. But I need at 20 years old he can put it together

blanko · Post #1160 » by **blanko** » Sun Jun 30, 2019 6:14 am

Franks biggest x factor is is 3 point shot, that keeps him on the floor and opens up his drive. But if hr can up his 3 point shot to 34~36% he will be on the floor no matter who we sign because of his defense. Or even if dont sign anyone a 3 point shooting frank will be a good fit with rj and dsj.

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