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New York Knicks: How players picked after Kristaps Porzingis have fared

By Rob Wolkenbrod

TARRYTOWN, NY - JUNE 26: Kristaps Porzingis, first round Draft pick of the New York Knicks speaks to the media at the Madison Square Garden Training Facility on June 26, 2015 in Tarrytown, New York. 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 2015 NBAE (Photo by Steven Freeman/NBAE via Getty Images)
TARRYTOWN, NY - JUNE 26: Kristaps Porzingis, first round Draft pick of the New York Knicks speaks to the media at the Madison Square Garden Training Facility on June 26, 2015 in Tarrytown, New York. 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 2015 NBAE (Photo by Steven Freeman/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Hornets Frank Kaminsky (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
Hornets Frank Kaminsky (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) /

9. player. 170. . PF/C. Wisconsin. Frank Kaminsky

Slash Line: .417/.346/.759
Career Averages: 9.6 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 1.6 APG, 0.5 SPG, 0.4 BPG, 1.2 3PM

Rounding out the group of players picked after Porzingis, Frank Kaminsky went five spots after the New York Knicks’ selection. The Charlotte Hornets made the four-year standout from Wisconsin the ninth overall pick — thrusting him into a young frontcourt that already featured Cody Zeller.

The rookie season was slow for Kaminsky, who played 81 games but only shot 41.0 percent. 2016-17 provided more starts but lower shooting percentages across the board.

There was more promise from the third year. Kaminsky shot 42.9 percent and 38.0 percent on three-pointers for 11.1 points. Low rebounding numbers diminished his impact, but it became by far his best NBA season.

2018-19 has not fared as well for the fourth-year man, however. His role to open the season was sporadic and it became difficult to grasp a consistent rotation spot.

Though since March 1, Kaminsky has played in each game, all of which as a reserve. That’s a positive for his future, especially with adequate shooting as a stretch four.

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Without the supporting rebounding numbers, Kaminsky is likely a long-term reserve. If he continues improvement on three-pointers, there’s little question on league longevity, but other deficiencies in his game leave how long he stays in the NBA unknown.

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