Frank Kaminsky: Phoenix Suns 2015 Draft Profile

Weaknesses

Kaminsky has an elite skill set, that much is clear. He’s an extremely capable shooter, dribbler and rebounder for his size. The question is, will it translate to the next level when the competition will be a Kanye West song (harder, better, faster, stronger)?

To carve out a role in an NBA team’s rotation, Kaminsky will need to get stronger. He’s not very athletic, so even though he was a very good shot-blocker in college, he’ll need to use that seven-foot frame to his advantage whenever he can. But that’s not going to be very often unless he bulks up first.

Offensively, he’ll be effective when it comes to dragging out interior defenders to the perimeter to challenge his shot. He’ll really sharpen his three-point shot and make that his bread and butter. I mean, let’s be honest, he’ll have a harder time taking people off the dribble in the NBA since this is probably peak athleticism for Frank the Tank:

That being said, if he can get stronger, he has the footwork and intelligence to succeed in the post on offense. He definitely won’t be a defensive anchor for anybody, and his plodding feet are a noticeable problem on that end. But as a backup center he may be able to come in, relatively hold his own on the boards and spread the floor on the offensive end.

Kaminsky doesn’t really have a midrange game, usually opting for three-point shots or looks around the basket. That’ll have to change at the next level, since pick-and-pop sets won’t always be designed to free up a three-point look.

He could also stand to improve his passing, particularly when he gets cut off attacking the rim. If he can’t pull up for a midrange jumper or pass the ball when his defender stops his drive, he’ll really struggle to carve out a niche at the NBA level.

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