Frank
Ntilikina
PG · CHA · Very poor
- PAL
- 1
- WAR
- -1.9
- PTS
- 2.9
2022-23
Frank Ntilikina
#44PG
Charlotte Hornets
Biography
- Team
- Charlotte Hornets
- Position
- Point Guard
- Height
- 6' 4"
- Weight
- 200 lbs
- Born
- July 28, 1998 (28)
- Birthplace
- Ixelles, Belgium
- Draft
- 2017: Rd 1, Pk 8 (NY)
- Experience
- 6th Season
- Status
- Free Agent
Career history
- Charlotte Hornets · 2023-24 (1 season)
- Dallas Mavericks · 2021-22 – 2022-23 (2 seasons)
- New York Knicks · 2017-18 – 2020-21 (4 seasons)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Charlotte Hornets | 5 | 0 | 8.6 | 0.2-1.8 | 11.1 | 0.2-1.6 | 12.5 | 0.4-0.4 |
| 2022-23 | Dallas Mavericks | 47 | 5 | 12.9 | 1.0-2.8 | 36.4 | 0.4-1.4 | 25.4 | 0.5-0.7 |
| 2021-22 | Dallas Mavericks | 58 | 5 | 11.8 | 1.5-3.8 | 39.9 | 0.7-1.9 | 34.2 | 0.4-0.4 |
| 2020-21 | New York Knicks | 33 | 4 | 9.8 | 0.9-2.4 | 36.7 | 0.7-1.5 | 47.9 | 0.2-0.5 |
| 2019-20 | New York Knicks | 57 | 26 | 20.8 | 2.3-5.8 | 39.3 | 0.8-2.4 | 32.1 | 0.9-1.0 |
| 2018-19 | New York Knicks | 43 | 16 | 21.0 | 2.2-6.6 | 33.7 | 0.8-2.7 | 28.7 | 0.5-0.7 |
| 2017-18 | New York Knicks | 78 | 9 | 21.9 | 2.3-6.4 | 36.4 | 0.6-2.0 | 31.8 | 0.6-0.9 |
Frank Ntilikina: our analysis
2022-23 season: 47 GP, 2.9 PTS, 1.3 REB, 1.2 AST, 0.3 STL, 0.1 BLK. WAR -1.9 · PAL 1, very poor.
In 2022-23, Frank Ntilikina, 28, posts a PAL Rating of 1 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -1.9.
On the other hand, scoring (3, among the weakest in the league) and shooting (8, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), no component is positive; the costliest: offensive BPM (-6.1).
A marked decline: his PAL was 42 in 2021-22, against 1 now; his WAR went from 0.0 to -1.9.
Advanced stats, 2022-23 Guards
NBA stats →Points
2.9
Rebounds
1.3
Assists
1.2
TS%
46.1 %
Usage
13.1 %
PER
5.2
WS/48
-0.010
On/off +/−
+6.7
Minutes
12.9
Games
47
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2023-24 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
-0.6
80% of cases: -1.4 to 0.7
Points/game
3.0
Games
51
WAR 2022-23
-1.9
The pace of the last three seasons, pulled toward the group average, over the minutes of the last two, adjusted for age. Average backtest error: 1.7 wins.
Trend
↓ Declining (-35)
- 2021-220.0 WAR · 0.0 per 2,000 min
- 2022-23-1.9 WAR · -6.3 per 2,000 min
Outlook, age included
-10 · 24 y.o. · usually still improving
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2022-23
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
35
End of bench or prospect
- SCO
- Scoring
- 44
- SHT
- Shooting
- 64
- FIN
- Finishing
- 60
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 68
- BAL
- Ball security
- 67
- REB
- Rebounding
- 68
- DEF
- Defense
- 77
- DUR
- Durability
- 55
- EX
- Experience
- 66
Why these ratings?Hide details
- SCO — Scoring : Points per 100 possessions, usage, efficiency (TS%)
- SHT — Shooting : Three-point shooting (accuracy and volume), free throws, midrange
- FIN — Finishing : Finishing at the rim, dunks, free throws drawn
- PLY — Playmaking : Assists (rate and volume)
- BAL — Ball security : Turnovers avoided
- REB — Rebounding : Offensive and defensive rebound rates
- DEF — Defense : Defensive impact estimated from available stats (defensive BPM, steals, blocks); not a complete measure of individual defense
- DUR — Durability : Games played over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the NBA
WAR and PAL Rating, 2022-23
How we rate →WAR: Basketball-Reference's VORP × 2.7, wins added above a replacement player. PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same group (50 = median).
PAL: dimensions
Where WAR comes from
Shooting profile
NBA shooting profiles →Where the shots come from and how well they go in, 2022-23 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the group: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Avg distance
16.9 pi
34th percentile
At the rim
57.9 %
7th percentile
Rim share
14.4 %
34th percentile
Midrange
76.9 %
100th percentile
Three-point
.254
2th percentile
3PA share
50.8 %
66th percentile
Corner threes
13.0 %
0th percentile
Free throws
.667
4th percentile
| Season | Team | PTS | WAR | PAL | OV | TS % | 3P% | 3PA share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | DAL | 2.9 | -1.9 | 1 | 35 | 46.1 | .254 | 50.8 |
| 2021-22 | DAL | 4.1 | 0.0 | 42 | 65 | 51.3 | .342 | 49.8 |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1 | vs CHI | L 117-110 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0-4 | 0-4 |
| Jan 30 | vs NYK | L 113-92 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Jan 27 | vs HOU | L 138-104 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Jan 25 | @ DET | L 113-106 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Jan 18 | @ NOP | L 132-112 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
Frank Ntilikina: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Frank Ntilikina average in 2022-23?
Frank Ntilikina averages 2.9 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game in 47 games in 2022-23.
How old is Frank Ntilikina?
Frank Ntilikina is 28 years old: he was born on July 28, 1998.
How tall is Frank Ntilikina, and how much does he weigh?
Frank Ntilikina is 6'4" (193 cm) and weighs 201 lb (91 kg).
Where is Frank Ntilikina from?
Belgium: Frank Ntilikina was born in Ixelles, Belgium.
What team does Frank Ntilikina play for?
Frank Ntilikina plays for the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA, at PG, wearing number 44.
How good is Frank Ntilikina?
Frank Ntilikina produced -1.9 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022-23. His PAL rating is 1 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is Frank Ntilikina getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 42 in 2021-22 to 1 in 2022-23 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was Frank Ntilikina drafted?
Frank Ntilikina was drafted in 2017 by NY, in round 1 (pick 8 of the round).
What is Frank Ntilikina's projection for 2023-24?
Our projection has him at -0.6 WAR in 2023-24, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
