New York Knicks: Five reasons to love the Frank Ntilikina selection

3. Scoring Versatility

As previously alluded to, Frank Ntilikina is the complete package as far as scoring is concerned. The New York Knicks may be be better off playing to his versatility as a playmaker, but Ntilikina can put the ball in the hoop in a variety of ways.

In an era that asks point guards to be able to score when their number is called, Ntilikina’s ability to meet that requirement is quite encouraging.

Ntilikina finished 2016-17 with an average of 1.3 3-point field goals made per 36 minutes on 43.1 percent shooting from beyond the arc. The 3-ball a valuable tool to have, especially when there’s a size advantage to be exploited.

Ntilikina is also an improving finisher at the rim who has shown flashes of being able to float shots over the outstretched hands of interior players.

Perhaps the most intriguing aspect of Ntilikina’s game as a scorer is that he knows how to post smaller players up. Point guards don’t often play with their backs against the basket, but Ntilikina takes advantage of his mismatches and bullies opponents down low.

If Kristaps Porzingis and Willy Hernangomez clear enough space, watching them find Ntilikina for a quick post up in the paint would be a joy.