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Hornets' Kaminsky is finally coming into his own

Published Jan. 22, 2016 1:07 p.m. ET

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When the Charlotte Hornets selected Frank Kaminsky with the ninth overall pick in last year's draft, few people understood what they were thinking.

Charlotte already had a deep frontcourt, and when it was revealed that the Boston Celtics had offered as many as six draft picks for the ninth slot, critics and fans scratched their heads even harder. 

But half a season into his career, Kaminsky looks like he'll do fine in the NBA. Here's SB Nation's At the Hive with more:

Kaminsky is averaging 7.9 points and 4.0 rebounds per game. He's shooting a rock solid 35 percent from behind the three-point line and he doesn't turn the ball over.

Soon enough, the Hornets will be able to play him at either frontcourt position (more often center, probably) and have a legitimate offensive weapon on their hands. 

Will he be a better pro than Justise Winslow, Myles Turner or Devin Booker? Maybe, maybe not. But Charlotte doesn't look as bad today as it did on draft night.

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