Frank Ntilikina does not forget the crazy end of the match against the United States

Frank Ntilikina shined in the blue jersey during the first half of September in China, perfectly fulfilling his role as lieutenant with 8 points of average in 20 minutes of play time in 8 games, 52% shooting and 33% far, with 2.5 passes, 2.6 rebounds and 1 interception at the key.

In this six-minute clip that compiles all his baskets and assists in the Tricolore International World Cup, we find an impressive versatility and serenity for a player struggling for two seasons in the NBA. Quarter-final against the United States in particular, when he lined three decisive shots.

"I worked a lot on my shooting technique all summer, every day, and I knew it was my day", he recently said. "In these knockout games, it's either you win, or you go home, and my mission is not over. So I made aggressive drives to put important lay-ups to arouse fear in my opponents.

In full confidence

With the confidence of Vincent Collet and a whole group, the leader of the Knicks has responded by paying particular Kemba Walker on a shot clutch in the end possession.

"Coach Collet has designated systems for me and asked me to shoot with confidence from afar and I scored twice on this position with a perfect swish! I was happy to be able to bring to my teammates when they needed it at the end of the game. As for the Kemba side-step, it was an end-of-possession shot so I knew I had to make a move to create space and shoot. I also took it with confidence. When I dropped the ball, I thought it was good and the confidence I had in me allowed me to put it. The confidence given by my teammates allowed me to put this kind of shots. I was happy, I felt good and it gave me even more desire to give everything until the end of the match.

Now remains to transfer this beautiful overview in the NBA, which Frank Ntilikina has the ambition to do as soon as the back.