Charlotte Hornets: Examining Frank Kaminsky’s Fit & Future

Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Frank Kaminsky (Wisconsin) greets NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the number nine overall pick to the Charlotte Hornets in the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Frank Kaminsky (Wisconsin) greets NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the number nine overall pick to the Charlotte Hornets in the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Frank Kaminsky (Wisconsin) greets NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the number nine overall pick to the Charlotte Hornets in the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Frank Kaminsky (Wisconsin) greets NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the number nine overall pick to the Charlotte Hornets in the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

We continue to pick through the 2015 NBA Draft class, examining key draftees, their fit with their respective teams and their future in the NBA, whether or not they have one. This time around, we look at the Charlotte Hornets and their top selection: Frank Kaminsky.

The Hornets dealt with a number of issues this past season. Injuries and lack of offensive fire power were the key elements that kept this promising group of players from another playoff appearance. Defense was their biggest strength as a team, but the offense failed to keep up.

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In addressing this need, Charlotte drafted the reigning college National Player of the Year from Wisconsin, a player that has shown amazing improvement and development in the last two years. A look at Kaminsky, his fit with the Hornets and his future in the NBA.

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