I’m reading the Frank pass on international play as him feeling great growth in the offseason program and wanting to keep continuity to maximize the benefit of development in the remaining time. Down the line this helps Frank, his Knicks team, and his national team.
He probably got a peep at Lonzo Ball’s latest flex shot and decided moving iron was better use of time than dominating a qualifying tournament.
French Frank learned a lot in 2017-2018 and in summer league.
Fizz made it clear how he wants Ntilikina to evolve his game, but that he does not want to eviscerate Frank's core instincts and personality.
Frank is a man on a mission, only TWENTY years old, as of July 28.
New York City regards its teams with very steep expectations, and having experienced the upside and downside of that, Frank unquestionably made the right decision. Last year, he played for his French team in championship games, paid the price in lost time and injuries.
New Coach, New Squad, New Teammates, New Expectations.
The kid [one
i] wants to hit the ground running come September 24, and to fulfill the expectations of Coach Fizdale and the fans of New York. Going overseas at this point in time would be insane. But of course, our forum contrarian has made his disdain for French Frank plain, so specious notions of dropping out because he might not get starter's minutes, abound. As if starters' minutes will be any easier to come by with Burke, Baker and Mudiay vying for floortime.
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