Frank Kaminsky

god4gives · Post #141 » by **god4gives** » Wed Mar 18, 2015 11:38 am

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/eye-on-college-basketball/25111176/ncaa-tournament-shot-chart-analysis-on-top-teams-players

Frank Kaminsky

The favorite for National Player of the Year, Kaminsky's shot chart shows how versatile he is, and how tailor made his game is for the NBA.

On offense, he does basically what every single NBA team would want. He's terrific at posting up from the right block and creating points for himself either via the drop step toward the rim or facing up and knocking down a midrange shot from eight feet. He generally tries to limit midrange shots, even though he's pretty effective at them. And then, there's the fact that he's begun taking more 3-pointers and knocking them down at a high clip. That's why Kaminsky is considered a potential lottery pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. He has the exact floor-stretching skill set along with the ability to play in the post that NBA teams will want from modern big men.

It's also important to discuss how this shapes what Wisconsin does. His ability to legitimately make every single shot on the floor is extremely important to Ryan's swing offense. Becuase of Kaminsky's improved shooting skill, passing and mobility and Koenig's presence on the floor, Ryan genuinely has the perfect five-out roster to fit his swing offense for maybe the first time in his run at Wisconsin. Another set of reasons why this is the most efficient offense in America.

Jahlil Okafor

I'll show you the shot chart of his main competition for the award, as Okafor's is equally as efficient, although less diverse.

He's just completely and totally efficient from anywhere within five feet. It's also worth noting though that he's knocked down quite a few 10 to 15-footers this year, expanding his offensive game beyond just the rim. That will be important for his development in the future.

tmorgan · Post #142 » by **tmorgan** » Wed Mar 18, 2015 8:10 pm

That shot chart is super interesting for Kaminsky. It shows his versatility, but it also shows how much more comfortable he is on the right side of the floor. I haven't watched enough of him to know for sure... is his left hand completely useless on the dribble? NBA teams will try and force him off the right block, right elbow, and right extended to the 3pt line and be able to sag a bit on the left side of the floor unless he evens things out.

sweetcity · Post #143 » by **sweetcity** » Wed Mar 18, 2015 9:28 pm

Reminds me a lot of Andrea Bargnani, maybe with a better work ethic

god4gives · Post #144 » by **god4gives** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 1:01 pm

tmorgan wrote:That shot chart is super interesting for Kaminsky. It shows his versatility, but it also shows how much more comfortable he is on the right side of the floor. I haven't watched enough of him to know for sure... is his left hand completely useless on the dribble? NBA teams will try and force him off the right block, right elbow, and right extended to the 3pt line and be able to sag a bit on the left side of the floor unless he evens things out.

no, he's ambidextrous and fluid all around the floor

Johnlac1 · Post #145 » by **Johnlac1** » Thu Mar 19, 2015 2:33 pm

Imagine the Bucks with Frank at center and Giannis, Middleton, and Parker at the forwards. Opp. centers will have to come out to guard Frank or he'll kill them from the three point line. That will leave the lane open for Giannis, Parker, and MCW. The possibilities on off. are staggering.

teerfour+40LG · Post #146 » by **teerfour+40LG** » Mon Mar 23, 2015 12:14 am

tmorgan wrote:That shot chart is super interesting for Kaminsky. It shows his versatility, but it also shows how much more comfortable he is on the right side of the floor. I haven't watched enough of him to know for sure... is his left hand completely useless on the dribble? NBA teams will try and force him off the right block, right elbow, and right extended to the 3pt line and be able to sag a bit on the left side of the floor unless he evens things out.

In 2 tournament games so far...

He clearly avoids going left or shooting from the left at any cost. Usually the defense can't do anything about it, but when they can, he clearly not as comfortable.

Johnlac1 · Post #147 » by **Johnlac1** » Mon Mar 23, 2015 4:23 pm

teerfour+40LG wrote:
tmorgan wrote:That shot chart is super interesting for Kaminsky. It shows his versatility, but it also shows how much more comfortable he is on the right side of the floor. I haven't watched enough of him to know for sure... is his left hand completely useless on the dribble? NBA teams will try and force him off the right block, right elbow, and right extended to the 3pt line and be able to sag a bit on the left side of the floor unless he evens things out.

In 2 tournament games so far...

He clearly avoids going left or shooting from the left at any cost. Usually the defense can't do anything about it, but when they can, he clearly not as comfortable.

Not true. I've almost every Badger game this year and many from last year. And while Frank loves to go right, he will go left if that's what's open. I was just watching a replay of the Arizona game from last year, and Kaminsky went left around Tarczewski two or three times for baskets.

god4gives · Post #148 » by **god4gives** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 7:04 pm

SaintofKillers · Post #149 » by **SaintofKillers** » Sat Apr 4, 2015 6:01 am

Looking at those highlights he reminds me a lot of the 2011 Dirk... right down to the way they spam spin moves with the vertical and explosion of an old man.

theonlyclutch · Post #150 » by **theonlyclutch** » Sun Apr 5, 2015 3:20 am

Kaminsky probably played himself up a few draft slots with the game just now, handled himself very well against the NBA-length (if not more) of Kentucky's frontcourt....

RSCD3_ · Post #151 » by **RSCD3_** » Sun Apr 5, 2015 3:46 am

I'd take him over KAT

Post #152 » by **Marcus** » Sun Apr 5, 2015 3:47 am

RSCD3_ wrote:I'd take him over KAT

why?

CaliBullsFan · Post #153 » by **CaliBullsFan** » Sun Apr 5, 2015 3:48 am

Kaminsky will be a solid NBA player

tmorgan · Post #154 » by **tmorgan** » Sun Apr 5, 2015 3:49 am

Yeah, not over Towns, but Kaminsky's likely cemented himself in the late lottery at this point, and could move up as high as 6th or 7th, depending on team need.

Upperclass · Post #155 » by **Upperclass** » Sun Apr 5, 2015 3:52 am

I wouldnt want em.. dude is painfully slow(to make decisions, move, and shoot) and thin. He does have pretty good feet. But i'm skeptical of his impact in the NBA

RSCD3_ · Post #156 » by **RSCD3_** » Sun Apr 5, 2015 3:58 am

Marcus wrote:
RSCD3_ wrote:I'd take him over KAT

why?

Far better offensively

Not as good on defense but Karl Anthony towns isn't some DPOY prospect, at best he's an above average guy

You don't want to pass on the next dirk

brackdan70 · Post #157 » by **brackdan70** » Sun Apr 5, 2015 4:04 am

RSCD3_ wrote:I'd take him over KAT

that would be your last day as a GM.

Post #158 » by **Sixerscan** » Sun Apr 5, 2015 4:11 am

Johnlac1 wrote:
teerfour+40LG wrote:
tmorgan wrote:That shot chart is super interesting for Kaminsky. It shows his versatility, but it also shows how much more comfortable he is on the right side of the floor. I haven't watched enough of him to know for sure... is his left hand completely useless on the dribble? NBA teams will try and force him off the right block, right elbow, and right extended to the 3pt line and be able to sag a bit on the left side of the floor unless he evens things out.

In 2 tournament games so far...

He clearly avoids going left or shooting from the left at any cost. Usually the defense can't do anything about it, but when they can, he clearly not as comfortable.

Not true. I've almost every Badger game this year and many from last year. And while Frank loves to go right, he will go left if that's what's open. I was just watching a replay of the Arizona game from last year, and Kaminsky went left around Tarczewski two or three times for baskets.

I haven't watched him nearly as closely as you have, but there were several times tonight he would have had an easy layup with his left hand but got blocked because he went up with his right. Same with Decker actually. Might just not be used to playing against that kind of length, and obviously they overcame it tonight, but it was an issue.

Post #159 » by **Marcus** » Sun Apr 5, 2015 4:13 am

RSCD3_ wrote:
Marcus wrote:
RSCD3_ wrote:I'd take him over KAT

why?

Far better offensively

Not as good on defense but Karl Anthony towns isn't some DPOY prospect, at best he's an above average guy

You don't want to pass on the next dirk

you truly see HoF potential in Frank?

yoyoboy · Post #160 » by **yoyoboy** » Sun Apr 5, 2015 4:18 am

Kaminsky could be similar to what Spencer Hawes was (before this year when he could actually hit shots) in my opinion, which is an average at best NBA player. He could be a little bit better because he's more mobile and skilled, but I really don't see him being that good, and this is coming from someone who's watched a lot of Wisconsin over the years.

And LOL at whoever said he would take him over Towns. I hate Kentucky but there's no doubt in my mind that Towns should be the number one pick whereas Kaminsky will go late lottery.