“I think the work I put in all summer and even last season while I was injured, allows me to be more comfortable and everything else in life be more comfortable here in this country, this situation as an NBA player. And everything is set now,” said Ntilikina, who knocked down two impactful free throws late in the fourth quarter against Dallas. “So my mind is all the way into basketball and do what it takes to get to the next level. So I think that was the mindset — just get to the next level. And how could I get to the next level? By being a dog, by asking questions, knowing where can I get better, how can I be a better player, how can I bring a lot to a lot to the team.”