Last Updated on September 13, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake
Here’s detailed information about Frank Ntilikina:
- Full Name: Frank Bryan Ntilikina
- Nationality: French (born in Belgium to Rwandan parents)
- Age: Born on July 28, 1998
- Hometown: Strasbourg, France
- Height: 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 meters)
- Weight: 200 pounds (91 kg)
- Wingspan: 7 feet 1 inch (2.16 meters)
- Shoe Size: Size 13 (US)
- Number: 11, 21 (varied during his career)
- Position: Point Guard / Shooting Guard
- High School: INSEP (French National Institute of Sport, Expertise, and Performance)
- College: Did not attend college (played professionally in France before entering the NBA)
- NBA Draft: 2017 (1st round, 8th pick overall by the New York Knicks)
- Teams Played For:
- New York Knicks (2017–2021)
- Dallas Mavericks (2021–2023)
- Charlotte Hornets (2023–present)
- Championship Rings: None (as of 2024)
- Kids: None (as of 2024)
- Siblings: 2 older brothers (Yves and Brice Ntilikina)
Frank Ntilikina is known for his defensive skills, versatility, and ability to guard multiple positions. While his offensive game has been a work in progress, his size and wingspan have made him a reliable perimeter defender in the NBA. He continues to evolve as a role player, contributing to his teams primarily on the defensive end.