6. Frank Kaminsky
After a 2017-18 season where it looked like he was starting to become a serviceable stretch-big, Frank Kaminsky has seen his playing time plummet this year with the Charlotte Hornets to just 11.3 minutes per game in 24 total matchups.
Kaminsky was supposed to follow in the mold of the modern seven-footer entering the league in 2015, capable of bullying smaller players while being able to take a step out beyond the arc and drill outside jumpers when left open. Unfortunately, a less than admirable work ethic has prevented that from coming to fruition.
The Hornets were not able to find a trade partner for Frank Kaminsky, source tells SN. He is expected to be a buyout candidate in Charlotte.
— Sean Deveney (@SeanDeveney) February 7, 2019
While no longer likely to live up to his lottery draft status, Frank the Tank could still be useful as a backup big in limited minutes. Coaches could make sure to get him out there under the right set of circumstances, and against the lesser competition of an opposing bench, maybe he can take advantage.
Shooters will always be in demand, but even more so if you’re a hulking center who can run pick-and-pops and drag the opposing center away from the basket. Kaminsky just has to focus on that one thing, and if he can, there’s a chance a team gives him a look.