New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau is adamant on keeping Frank Ntilikina with the team. Amid talks of sending the fourth-year guard to the G League for him to develop his game and get more playing time, Thibs said that that's not an option–at least right now.

“No, not yet,” Thibodoeau said after being asked about Ntilikina's possible G League stint, via Ian Begley of SNY TV. “I think we'll take a look at it as we do. I like Fank being here. He's done an excellent job; he's hot a great attitude, great approach.”

With the addition of Derick Rose, the Knicks have an abundance of guards. However, it sure looks like Thibs doesn't mind. Elfrid Payton has been his main starter with rookie Immanuel Quickley also getting his minutes. Alec Burks and RJ Barrett are both two-guards that can easily drop to the point spot at any minute. This leaves little to no room for the 22-year-old Ntilikina.

Ntilikina, the Knicks' eighth pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, has fallen in Thibs' depth chart this season. After suiting up for New York's first four games, the Frenchman has been a staple on the bench and, with the team hitting their stride, it seems as though his production isn't entirely missed.

The point guard though remains positive and ready.

“Just stay ready, improve, keep on improving,” Ntilikina said after sitting out the Knicks' 103-99 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday, via SNY Knicks. “When I'm not on that court, what I can do is make sure I practice and work out a lot, stay on top of my shape, and actually get better. Not just stay ready but get better. Use this time to learn new things and get better as a player.”