With the eighth overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, the New York Knicks selected point guard Frank Ntilinkina out of France.
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Scouting report
With some patience Ntilikina could end up as one of the top-tier players in this draft. But don't expect it to happen immediately. Adding strength will be key, as well as a more consistent shot.
Reid Forgrave's draft grade: B
Incredible perimeter defender. Great floor general. Can he develop into a scorer?
Some think that Ntilinkina would have been a top-five pick if he had played at an American college. A long and athletic 6-foot-5, point guard, he'll give the Knicks a young piece to put alongside Kristaps Porzingis (if they don't trade him) as New York plans for the future.