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My Take
Frank Ntilikina has lived an interesting basketball life. Born in Ixelles, Belgium, raised in Strasbourg, he became enough of a French standout to be named a Knight of the National Order of Merit in 2021, which is no small civic honor for an athlete. At 6 foot 4, he's a point guard who built his reputation on defense and length rather than flash, and I always rate players whose value isn't obvious in the box score. His move to Olympiacos in the EuroLeague feels like a sensible reinvention. To me Ntilikina is a reminder that European basketball offers real, respected second acts.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Frank Ntilikina
- Name (Japanese)
- フランク・ニリキナ
- Reading
- ふらんく・にりきな
- Born
- July 28, 1998 (age 28)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Tiger
- Origin
- Ixelles, Belgium
- Height
- 193 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2021 Knight of the National Order of Merit
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Frank Ntilikina born?
Born July 28, 1998 (age 28).
Where is Frank Ntilikina from?
Frank Ntilikina is from Ixelles, Belgium.
What does Frank Ntilikina do?
Frank Ntilikina works as basketball player.
How tall is Frank Ntilikina?
Frank Ntilikina is 193 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.