A FORMER NBA Draft lottery pick has found himself unemployed at just 25 but his career is far from over.

The New York Knicks drafted Frank Ntilikina with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, and he has made over $22million in his career.

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The New York Knicks drafted Frank NtilikinaCredit: Getty

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Ntilikina has earned over $22million in his careerCredit: Getty
The Belgium-born guard was a standout youth player growing up in France.

Ntilikina began playing professionally at a young age in Strasbourg and played in the EuroLeague.

He left after two seasons and was selected in the lottery by the Knicks.

Ntilikina failed to live up to his lofty draft expectations with the Knicks and lasted four seasons with the team before being moved.

His most recent NBA experience came with the Dallas Mavericks in 2023, where he has spent the past two seasons.

The 6-foot-4 guard had a mediocre year, starting five of 47 games, averaging 2.9 points, and dishing out 1.2 assists.

Dallas elected not to resign him and is currently on the free agent market.

Ntilikina is entering his seventh season in the NBA, and despite not reaching early expectations, with a career average of 4.8 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 2.2 assists.

He is still only 25 years old, and teams will still take a flyer on his upside.

While his offense has never quite reached the desired level, he has been regarded as a dependable defender throughout his NBA career.

Ntilikina has been linked to several teams this offseason and, most recently, the Brooklyn Nets.

The Nets could use the backcourt help with Ben Simmons’s status still up in the air, and Dennis Smith Jr and Lonnie Walker IV were signed this summer, but the extra depth could be vital.

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He’s currently a free agent after last playing with the Dallas MavericksCredit: Getty