Hornets select Frank Kaminsky

[Jakob]

If Cho was half as good at drafting as he was at trades we would have a stacked team.

[Jase]

I don't hate this as much as I hated the zeller pick, and I grew to like cody.

[chknwing]

we keeping Kasinsky?  

David Alarcon: Celtics trying to acquire the Hornets’ No. 9 pick. Jared Sullinger removes all references to Boston in his Twitter account, follows the Hornets’ account.

[Jakob]

Hopefully we can all agree that this team is better than it was a week ago.

[davos]

Seriously? All you MKG dicksuckers, also known as 9/10 of this forum, should be jacking it as hard as possible. We passed up on a guy who would kick your man crush's ass. This proves the FO values MKG over getting someone better than him. 

 

Ahd as for those who say Frank is too weak, watch the final four. Or any basketball game, because you're clearly new to the sport and should try something else. This was like passing up a Ferrari for a Corvette. Not the brightest pick, but we got a really good player who is better than what we had at PF and probably C too. Eat some dicks if you disagree. 

It's about fit and we have Clifford deciding the rotation with Zeller, Frank, Hawes, and Jefferson (and maybe Biz still).  He's a solid player but it just doesn't make sense IMO unless we're still making moves.   

[CarolinaNCSU]

if Kaminsky and Hawes are ever on the court together? Jesus.

 

I honestly think Kaminsky will be a decent role player for years to come.  It just sucks that he was drafted, when Winslow was on the board and waiting.  Taking role player after role player isn't going to change the fortunes of the franchise.  Drafting a guy like Justise Winslow, with insane potential, could. 

[chknwing]

Hornets traded their 2nd round pick for 2 future 2nd round picks.

[Liminy]

The only thing I can see making this even remotely better is if we somehow ship Al somewhere else.   I feel like Al's defense will never improve and at least Frank could possibly learn defense in at least a way that he will leave his feet to block when he is in the paint.  Last year that was probably the worst thing I remember watching was Al's piss poor defense and just looking like he didn't care if someone scored over him.

[ItsPantone278]

I will wait to see how it turns out before throwing a temper tantrum.

None of the fans (myself included) are half as smart as we think we are.

Sadly the trend is already well in place.  We simply cannot draft worth a damn.  Kaminsky should be a fine rotational role player.  He has some unique size/mobility and his jumper, while the release is slow and low, is consistent.  But his deficiencies are clear and sadly quite limiting.  When passion meets disappointment this is what you end up with.   

[MedellinHeel]

if Kaminsky and Hawes are ever on the court together? Jesus.

 

I honestly think Kaminsky will be a decent role player for years to come.  It just sucks that he was drafted, when Winslow was on the board and waiting.  Taking role player after role player isn't going to change the fortunes of the franchise.  Drafting a guy like Justise Winslow, with insane potential, could. 

Winslow does not have insane potential. 

 

[Riverboat Ron]

Won't be happy unless we trade him for Curry, Howard and LeBron.

[ItsPantone278]

Winslow does not have insane potential. 

 

you may be right.  hes already an athletic two way player.  A 3 and D slasher with solid all around game and build. 

[MedellinHeel]

you may be right.  hes already an athletic two way player.  A 3 and D slasher with solid all around game and build. 

He is not even projected to be a good NBA 3pt shooter. 

MEchanics are iffy and he was clank city all pre draft workouts. 

 

[ItsPantone278]

He is not even projected to be a good NBA 3pt shooter. 

MEchanics are iffy and he was clank city all pre draft workouts. 

 

I watched him play enough that he will see plenty of close outs to attack.  the guy shot 41% last year from 3 and over 50 in NCAA tourney.  Kid improved in this area rapidly and is more of a game day shooter atm.  Plenty to see here to be more than confident.  Hes no MKG from beyond the arc.

Edit:  his mechanics look fine.  shot in the mid 60% from the FT line while at duke despite improving to the mid 70s over the last 10 games.