Like any person’s first job out of college, rookie NBA players like Frank Kaminsky have to deal with an assortment of highs and lows as they navigate through their inaugural year amongst the professional ranks. The process can be exceptionally more challenging, both mentally and physically, than anything these players have encountered in college, particularly with the steep increase in NBA games and travel. Kaminsky has certainly made strides during his first season in Charlotte, which shouldn’t be going unnoticed or unrecognized as the Hornets start gearing up for postseason play.
Kaminsky was selected ninth overall in last summer’s NBA Draft after spending the last four years at the University of Wisconsin, where he helped lead the Badgers to consecutive Final Fours in 2014 and 2015.