The Reds add backcourt depth with the Frenchman
Olympiacos nabs Frank Ntilikina from Partizan
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Olympiacos Piraeus added depth to its backcourt by signing French point guard Frank Ntilikina on a two-year deal, the club announced on Friday.
Ntilikina (1.94 meters, 27 years old), who was under contract with Partizan, arrives to Piraeus after the news that Keenan Evans was sidelined by an injury.
Ntilikina returned to Europe last season after a seven-year NBA run and he brought defensive poise and veteran calm to Partizan’s backcourt. He averaged 7.0 points and 2.0 assists in nearly 20 minutes over 21 EuroLeague games, his first in the competition since the 2015-16 season with SIG Strasbourg in his native France.
Born in Belgium and raised in France, Ntilikina first appeared on EuroLeague radars with Strasbourg before being selected eighth overall by the New York Knicks in the 2017 NBA Draft. He spent four seasons in New York, followed by stints with the Dallas Mavericks and Charlotte Hornets.
Though his NBA role diminished over time, his early seasons showcased his two-way potential — particularly in 2019–20, when he averaged 6.4 points and 3.1 assists. Internationally, Ntilikina has helped France win silver medals at the 2020 and 2024 Olympic Games and bronze at the 2019 Basketball World Cup.