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Phoenix Suns: Grading every player’s 2019-20 season

By Jono Perilli

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 28: Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns high fives Dario Saric #20 after scoring against the Detroit Pistons during the first half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on February 28, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 28: Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns high fives Dario Saric #20 after scoring against the Detroit Pistons during the first half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on February 28, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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Frank Kaminsky

It was an unfortunate turn of events of injuries for Frank Kaminsky, who struggled to lap up enough games to provide his effective abilities on the court.

Coming from a stint that seemed like it lasted forever with the Charlotte Hornets, Kaminsky was tasked to provide a reliable bench presence behind Aron Baynes, and he achieved that easily, becoming one of the most effective bench big men in the league.

Providing a great ability to stretch the floor, the Suns were valuable as a team with Frank the Tank in their arsenal. Kaminsky’s impact on the team was something people slept on, considering the team’s bench scoring dropped to dead last immediately after his fractured patella injury.

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In only 32 games, Kaminsky averaged 11.0 points per game with 4.9 rebounds per game. He immediately kept up the momentum he had in Charlotte, which was valuable this season for the Suns. It’s actually really unfortunate that Kaminsky was the subject of a major injury, it would’ve been amazing to see how the Suns implement him in their squad.

Kaminsky was a pretty good talking-point for the Suns in his time of actually playing, in fact, he was fairly underrated by fans. In his time of playing, he was one of those players who capitalized on Ayton’s lengthy suspension early on in the season. He certainly wasn’t a superstar but the Tank had some pretty great games in his short length with this squad.

In December, Kaminsky had four twenty point games, taking advantage of the injury woes of his teammates, as you do. Kaminsky certainly showed some improvement as a player overall, while he hasn’t played to his expected level of a ninth pick.

We’d love to see Kaminsky back in the squad, he’s such a nice piece that you can’t give up on. The Suns can bring him back for $5 million, but don’t be surprised if the head office considers their money for a big-time player in the upcoming years. As much as he’d be great to bring back, they also should bring back Ayton over him, we’ll get to why soon enough.

For now, Kaminsky in Phoenix was surprisingly great, he had some awesome games, it’s a shame to see him suffer a major injury.

Grade: C+

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