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New York Knicks: Breaking down every player on Summer League roster

By Maxwell Ogden

Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Frank Ntilikina of France is introduced as the number eight overall pick to the New York Knicks in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Frank Ntilikina of France is introduced as the number eight overall pick to the New York Knicks in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 31, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; New York Knicks forward Maurice Ndour (2) warms up before a game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 31, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; New York Knicks forward Maurice Ndour (2) warms up before a game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Maurice Ndour

Position: Forward
Age: 25 (6/18/1992)
Experience: 2nd Season
2016-17 Slash Line: .459/.143/.731
2016-17 Season Averages: 10.3 MPG, 3.1 PPG, 2.0 RPG, 0.7 ORPG

Key Strengths

  • Athleticism
  • Relentless motor
  • Defensive potential
  • Versatility

Key Weaknesses

  • Absence of offensive identity
  • Defensive rebounding
  • Range on jump shot

Analysis

Maurice Ndour knows a thing or two about how valuable a strong showing at Summer League can be. He parlayed his stellar showing at the 2015 Summer League with the New York Knicks into a contract in 2016.

Ndour is due a non-guaranteed salary of $1,312,611 in 2017-18, and he could secure it with another memorable string of performances at the 2017 Orlando Summer League.

Ndour’s primary strength is a combination of explosive athleticism and a relentless motor. He’s fast without the ball, can easily play above the rim, and is willing to fight for loose balls, long rebounds, and positioning inside.

Ndour can become a positionally versatile defender with his 7’4″ wingspan, which he proved by ranking No. 1 amongst Knicks small forwards in Defensive RPM in 2016-17.

The question here is whether or not Ndour will find his offensive identity in 2017-18. He can go to the post, shoot from midrange, and drive on slower defenders, but he’s currently a complementary player on offense—a role that limits such opportunities.

If Ndour can improve his 3-point shot to help facilitate the spacing of the floor, he could showcase the other abilities that make him an intriguing talent.

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