The Next Official All things Frank Ntilikina Thread

[robillionaire]

not the best 2nd quarter for frank as he had two bad turnovers and missed his only shot attempt on a wide open 3. solid on the other end though, kemba hasn't scored on him at all and france is up by 6

[Chanel Bomber]

After a good start, Frank once again hiding, playing soft and looking like he doesn't belong.

France is also trying to play him at the point, which is the same mistake the Knicks made with him. Frank simply doesn't have the skills nor the mindset to be a PG.

[remi_222]

No, it's a biased vision of Frank's game. It's not terrible.
So far objectively the good points are :
- absolutely present defensively, he annoys a lot Kemba !
- He mooves well off ball on D to cut passes
- not scared to take shots when he has the opportunity

bad points :
- very hesitant running the ball, probably a bit nervous
- the hand-to-hand organization fits him well but he needs to give more solutions (attacking mostly)
- 3 TO

France up by 6 at the HT ! lots of tension but Bald God Evan is here ! And Rudy is having a great game

[3toheadmelo]

I tuned in for two minutes and saw frank turn the ball over twice. I seen enough lol

Not only that, he looks afraid without any self-esteem.

Yeah he doesn’t really play with confidence. You hate to see it

[robillionaire]

After a good start, Frank once again hiding, playing soft and looking like he doesn't belong.

France is also trying to play him at the point, which is the same mistake the Knicks made with him. Frank simply doesn't have the skills nor the mindset to be a PG.

Then he is not a basketball player. He can't shoot well enough to be a SG and he isn't big enough to play any other position.

[Fat Kat]

Frank’s a situational defensive stopper.

[Chanel Bomber]

After a good start, Frank once again hiding, playing soft and looking like he doesn't belong.

France is also trying to play him at the point, which is the same mistake the Knicks made with him. Frank simply doesn't have the skills nor the mindset to be a PG.

Then he is not a basketball player. He can't shoot well enough to be a SG and he isn't big enough to play any other position.

I've made the point that he can neither play on the ball nor off the ball on offense. He's incompetent in both roles.

However, developing his off-ball skills (mainly cutting and spot-up shooting) will require less of him than working on his on-ball skills, where he's too far behind to ever catch up. He doesn't have a good handle, he can't shoot off the dribble, he doesn't have great speed, his first step is slow as molasses, he doesn't have great vision, he can't make quick decisions, he's indecisive, he lacks aggression... That's just too much to work on. I guess here's hope for him as an off-ball player. I personally don't see it for reasons I've already explained ad nauseam, but it's an attainable goal.

[Bob8]

After a good start, Frank once again hiding, playing soft and looking like he doesn't belong.

France is also trying to play him at the point, which is the same mistake the Knicks made with him. Frank simply doesn't have the skills nor the mindset to be a PG.

France doesn’t need him on Sg, having much better Fournier and Nando there. He’s playing on Pg mostly because Huertel is injured.

[Chanel Bomber]

After a good start, Frank once again hiding, playing soft and looking like he doesn't belong.

France is also trying to play him at the point, which is the same mistake the Knicks made with him. Frank simply doesn't have the skills nor the mindset to be a PG.

France doesn’t need him on Sg, having much better Fournier and Nando there. He’s playing on Pg mostly because Huertel is injured.

True, I forgot about that.

PS: Good attack and finish by Frank.

[robillionaire]

frank at the rim again!

[j4remi]

Frank had a nice first quarter. He's added a hesitation move to his game and used it blow by Barnes in an open court opportunity and made some nice passes.

Second quarter was tougher. Team USA adjusted o try and take away the PnR and Frank turned it over twice then De Colo almost threw it away too. Frank got a wide open three and took his time instead of taking it in rhythm (aimed it imo).

The good news is he's shut down Kemba...all the way shut down. Dude has not been a factor. Frank just drew Kemba's third foul and forced him to the bench to start this third quarter.

Also, it's worth noting that France always runs that one play where the PG comes across the half court and hits a wing that's swinging across the court, through the paint (and a screen) and attacking from a wing. The US has tried to slow this up and it's left the French PG's dribbling in place waiting...it looks bad for the PG but gets Batum and Fournier great opportunities.

Frank is having a really nice third quarter, another drive and finish. France switched to a zone though and USA has hit a pair of three's right off the bat.

Edit: and they ended the zone. Frank out now.

[Jay10]

Even i know Frank should be in the game defending Mitchell

[B8RcDeMktfxC]

Even i know Frank should be in the game defending Mitchell

I was just about to pop in to post the same thought :thumb:

[B8RcDeMktfxC]

Is Poirier injured? Wtf is Louis Labeyrie doing on the court?

[robillionaire]

well france is done. they left loose labia and coolio out there too long

[j4remi]

The starters need to all be back in now. Time for some urgency.

[robillionaire]

frank another good play at the rim nice

[Bob8]

Nice 3. He should play always like in Q4.

[Chanel Bomber]

BIG 3 off the dribble by Frank

[robillionaire]

FRANK FOR 3 TO TIE THE GAME