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Following potential 2015 draftees

The Thriller said:
Could anyone explain to me why Frank K isn't listed higher on mock drafts? To me, he looks like and plays exactly like Pau Gasol. Neither are explosive athletes. But both are 7 feet tall, extremely skilled, and very fluid in their movements.

Even if Frank "busts" isn't he still better than most centers/PFs coming off the bench? I'm thinking even if he busts he's still Money Memo lite as his 3 pt shot will always be a threat that teams must defend against.

Frank, Book, Burks, off the bench? Yes please. Add Patty Mills to the act and we will be in the playoffs no sweat next year.
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Scouts don't trust prospects that stay 4 years in school. They seem to think there must be something wrong with them. Plus though he is very talented his potential is lower then others. A lot of that is because he's older.
stitches said:
His usage in UCLA was suspect. Whenever I was watching them, I was constantly getting frustrated by how little he was touching the ball and how their ball-hogging guards were chucking shot after shot. It is very possible that his performance might have been understated because of the system and the way he was used and he might explode in the right situation in the league. I wouldn't mind drafting him at 12 at all... he'd need time offensively though.
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I know some athletes tend to do better in the pros
White Chocolate said:
Exactly. I think we should go for a guy with a lot of potential upside, high reward, high risk type of guy.

A nice little tidbit for Looney is he lead the Pac-12 in offensive rebounds this year.
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Looking at guys like Carroll and Korver. Kaminsky would be perfect for QS to get his hands on. Don't think Korver or Carroll ever had very much upside. QS took these players and did some fine tuning to make them better. Q could do for Kaminsky what he did for Korver and Carroll. He turned their weaknesses into weapons. Kaminsky has a nice face up game good shooter and passer. Just think if Q helped to improve his post up game.

Only thinking that Q can only help the upside guys is false. He has more of a track record with the Carrolls of the NBA. In that case we should be looking hard at Kaminsky.
 
Jahlil Okafor is dropping in my rankings. He's not even top 10. He's got a stupid face, and doesn't play defense.
 
Thee jazz fan said:
Looking at guys like Carroll and Korver. Kaminsky would be perfect for QS to get his hands on. Don't think Korver or Carroll ever had very much upside. QS took these players and did some fine tuning to make them better. Q could do for Kaminsky what he did for Korver and Carroll.
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What did he do for Korver?
 
If Thee Jazz Fan likes Kaminsky, I dunno, that's kinda making me not like him.

Who does Thee Jazz Fan hate (besides everyone), that's who I like?
 
https://www.basketballinsiders.com/frank-kaminsky-wants-to-be-a-stretch-four/
Frank Kaminsky Wants to be a Stretch Four

By Eric Pincus
on May 23, 2015


Center Frank Kaminsky is eying a new position when he transitions to the NBA from Wisconsin.

“[I’m] turning myself into a four,” said Kaminsky at a Santa Barbara workout on Thursday for approximately 150 NBA executives, hosted by his agent Bill Duffy.

“In college, I played the five for so long. I know I can play the four. I just have to pick up the nuances,” he continued. “The NBA values big guys that can stretch the floor.”

The 22-year-old Kaminsky measured at nearly 7’1 at the Chicago NBA Combine. He will likely be a lottery selection in June’s NBA Draft, possibly even top-10.

As a senior, Kaminsky averaged 18.8 points and 8.2 rebounds a game, shooting 45.7 percent from the field and 78 percent from the free-throw line.

He’s more concerned with finding the right fit in the NBA than how early he is picked.

“I’m just excited going in to an organization that’s happy to have me and happy to work with me,” he said. “Whoever that is from four to 30, I don’t really care.

“Obviously there’s a part of me that does care how high, because you play against certain people in the draft and personally, I feel like I outplayed a lot of them — but that’s just the way the NBA is.”

Kaminsky was in New York for Tuesday’s draft lottery and shortly thereafter rushed to Santa Barbara. He’ll be traveling all over the country for workouts leading up to a return to New York for the draft.

“Flying from here to Miami or back to New York, or wherever I’m going to work out is going to be pretty difficult, I’m sure,” said Kaminsky. “I’m just excited for it all. I’m ready to get to the next level and show what I can do.”

He could be the most polished offensive big coming into the NBA this season, although NCAA Finals foe and fellow BDA client, Jahlil Okafor may hold that honor.

Kaminsky is confident he can transition successfully to power forward.

“I played against four in college, because that’s who was guarding me. I know what I’m able to do,” he said. “The college game is obviously different than the NBA game. It also makes it easier that the shot clock is 11 seconds shorter. There’s not as much running around.”

He’ll need to prove he can defend on the next level, especially if he’s tasked with chasing around quicker stretch fours.

“I’d rather have the offensive game translate and then be able to figure out the defense,” he said. “I feel like that’s easier for me than being the defensive specialist and figuring my way offensively.

Kaminsky gave warning to teams that might overlook him, citing previous drafting mistakes.

“Kevin Durant goes number two in the draft and he’s an NBA All-Star. [Greg] Oden was number one,” he said. “Steph Curry, same thing.”

Again, Kaminsky stressed the importance of fit.

“You just need to get into the right situation where you’re going able to blossom in your career. I want to come in and win,” he said. “I’ve been close to winning championships at every level. That’s something I want to achieve before I’m gone.

“I don’t see myself retiring until I get one.”
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forgive me If I've missed it, but I don't see a lot of discussion about Trey Lyles in this thread.

good chance he could be the pick....
 
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