Although he had given his priority to the NBA, Frank Kaminsky ended up looking to Europe to pursue his career and he signed up with Partizan Belgrade. In addition to the words of Bogdan Bogdanovic, formerly of the house, the interior was convinced by the local technician, Zeljko Obradovic.
“I spoke to him before signing with Partizan”he says for Telegraf. “He is one of the best coaches in history. Many people know him in the NBA, he is known around the world for winning. I want to win. »
The former Hornets and Suns player will not only evolve on a new continent but also discover the atmosphere of the matches in Belgrade and the rivalry with the Red Star.
“I’ve never been to a Partizan game, but I saw the footage and saw how crazy it was. That’s my favorite thing about sports, playing in front of amazing fans. It will be exciting. I’m prepared for that, I’ve played important matches in my career. When you have your heart pounding before the game starts, that’s what makes basketball so great. »
Finally, for Frank Kaminsky, this arrival in Serbia is not totally a landing in unknown territory since his mother is of Serbian origin.
Can we imagine him one day wearing the same jersey as Nikola Jokic in the national team?
” Maybe one day “, he answers. “At the moment it is not necessary. We’ll see what will happen. » Indeed, Svetislav Pesic, the Serbian coach, don’t see what position a naturalized could help.
| Frank Kaminsky | Percentage | Bounces | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GM | Minimum | Shots | 3 points | LF | Off | Def | Early | pd | party | Int | bp | CT | Points |
| 2015-16 | CHA | 81 | 21 | 41.0 | 33.7 | 73.0 | 0.9 | 3.3 | 4.1 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 7.5 |
| 2016-17 | CHA | 75 | 26 | 39.9 | 32.8 | 75.6 | 0.8 | 3.7 | 4.5 | 2.2 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 11.7 |
| 2017-18 | CHA | 79 | 23 | 42.9 | 38.0 | 79.9 | 0.6 | 3.1 | 3.7 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 11.1 |
| 2018-19 | CHA | 47 | 16 | 46.3 | 36.0 | 73.8 | 0.8 | 2.6 | 3.5 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 8.6 |
| 2019-20 | PHX | 39 | 20 | 45.0 | 33.1 | 67.8 | 0.9 | 3.6 | 4.5 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 9.7 |
| 2020-21 | PHX | 47 | 15 | 47.1 | 36.5 | 61.7 | 0.8 | 3.2 | 4.0 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 6.6 |
| 2021-22 | PHX | 9 | 20 | 54.5 | 33.3 | 90.0 | 1.2 | 3.3 | 4.6 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 10.6 |
| 2022-23 * | All Teams | 36 | 7 | 49.2 | 39.4 | 87.5 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 2.5 |
| 2022-23 * | ATL | 26 | 7 | 56.8 | 47.8 | 83.3 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 2.7 |
| 2022-23 * | HOO | 10 | 6 | 31.6 | 20.0 | 100.0 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.8 |
| Total | 413 | 20 | 43.0 | 34.9 | 74.6 | 0.7 | 3.1 | 3.8 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 8.8 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Shots made / Shots attempted; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def= defensive rebound; Tot = Total bounces; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost bullets; Ct: Counters; Points = Points.
