Frank Kaminsky looking good in summer league

[Jeremy Igo]

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article26511355.html

 

19 points 12 rebounds in latest game. 

 

Not to Shabby

[chknwing]

he did most his damage in 1 quarter but yeah he looks pretty good.  going to be nice to see him evolve this season.

[TheRed]

Geez, I made the mistake of scrolling down to the comments, lol.

The guy has potential, no reason not to root for him.

[L-TownCat]

Anybody watching the game today?  Perfect hangover entertainment for the 5th of July...

[Jeremy Igo]

Call me crazy, but his release looks quicker. Something they are probably working on with him. 

[Plewis]

Won't do much to convince the skeptics that he's any good as he's viewed as lacking upside. Makes sense he would start strong but then peter out over time as others are improving and he's already a finished product. 

 

Still it's good to see him hitting 3s. I wont lie, I'm salivating a bit over what he can do with MKG, Zeller and Kemba on the court with him.

[Jeremy Igo]

No upside? Because he was a senior?

 

Pretty silly.

 

Take a look at the all time NBA greats, most were juniors or seniors. 

[Plewis]

No upside? Because he was a senior?

 

Pretty silly.

 

Take a look at the all time NBA greats, most were juniors or seniors. 

He's 22. I believe the oldest player drafted in the lottery this year. His game improved drastically while in college (leading some to believe he's peaked early,) he lacks fast-twitch play, has average wingspan and he's unathletic (aka white.)

 

I'm not saying that I believe he has little upside. This is just what Ive heard from scouts/scouting videos. I believe these same guys also said Steph Curry lacked upside when he was drafted.

[Jeremy Igo]

He's 22. I believe the oldest player drafted in the lottery this year. His game improved drastically while in college (leading some to believe he's peaked early,) he lacks fast-twitch play, has average wingspan and he's unathletic (aka white.)

 

I'm not saying that I believe he has little upside. This is just what Ive heard from scouts/scouting videos. I believe these same guys also said Steph Curry lacked upside when he was drafted.

He's WHITE? 

 

[Plewis]

Fuggin Francis.

 

and Cam Newton is a thug. We know how scouts think.

[Jackofalltrades]

I'm looking to see how he builds on yesterday's performance. Made his first shot, not very imposing down low on D.

[Jackofalltrades]

Nice dish by PJ to get Frank the open dunk.

[TheNewStandard]

I look at him as a taller antawn Jamison. He's gonna be solid, maybe not a perennial all-star, but definitely could be starting from game 1.

[Wundrbread33]

Scouts say he has less potential because theoretically a 19 year old has developed less physically and mentally. 

The issue is people tend to disregard how talented (or not) that same 19 year old is currently.

People fall in love with an athletic freak with no actual talent, just because he is young and athletic. Sure, he could develop into an elite player, but it is a complete crap shoot. His actual potential might have him end up where Frank is now.

Frank is 22 and shows an incredible skill level and feel for the game. I know it is a different game, but most football rookies are 21-23 and no one says they lack potential.

Frank will continue to mature physically for another 5 years or so, and I see him expanding mentally as well.

Will he improve as much as a guy like Myles Turner who is 19? Probably not...

...but then again, Frank is already "myles" ahead of Turner in his development.

Sorry for the pun, but it was too corny not to type...