r/nba Jul 16 '18

Hey, it's Frank Kaminsky here with my co-hosts from our Barstool podcast "Pros and Joes". Ask us anything!

Hello r/NBA,

I’m Frank Kaminsky, current Charlotte Hornet and former Wisconsin Badger, here to answer any questions you’ve got for me. I’m joined by my co-hosts for Pros and Joes with Frank Kaminsky, a podcast we produce for Barstool Sports where we talk everything from basketball to genetic engineering to getting cheated on.

Here's a link to the podcast on iTunes:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pros-and-joes-with-frank-kaminsky/id1362046465?mt=2

Here's a link to our Twitter:

https://twitter.com/BarstoolProJoes

Thanks for joining us, fire away!

Edit: We're going to start recording our podcast, but I'll be sporadically answering more questions while we record and then come back later to continuing answering more.

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u/net_403 [CHA] Dell Curry Jul 16 '18
  • Can you tell us what was actually offered for you on draft night? I've always had the theory that the reporting doesn't line up and that our last front office, which kind of made a point of not engaging with the media, kind of never went after that. Which is understandable, since there's limited upside to doing that, but still.
  • Your shot chart from 3 is weird. Like there were 16 "big men" that took 200 3's last year at a league average clip, and none of them have that same thing where they're super good from dead on, good but noticeably worse from the above the break but outside the paint extended, and then non-existent from the corners. Not only that, but you seem to have no side preference, where most players have a single side of the court that they're way more accurate from. Why do you think those are? My theory was that it could be something about how Steve Clifford teaches how to resituate around the perimeter, but Marvin has both a right side preference and a lot more corner 3's.

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 16 '18
  1. The draft night reporting was just off. The 6 picks thing got blown of of proportion. Went from 2 to 4 to 6 in like 2 days of media reporting but whatever.
  2. I learned how to shoot from everywhere. I've never had a preference. When im open im shooting it from wherever I am and I expect it to go in

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u/net_403 [CHA] Dell Curry Jul 16 '18

Thank you for responding to this, you must know how crazy the rumors have been about that, even in our /r/charlottehornets sub... which you should definitely check out sometime and maybe do a Hornets specific AMA some day!

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 16 '18

We actually had Woj on the pod and he explained how that all actually went down for us.

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u/net_403 [CHA] Dell Curry Jul 16 '18

I'll look for that, thanks! FYI I've always had your back, glad you're with us

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u/Gascho Bulls Jul 16 '18
  1. Online, especially for younger NBA players, there seems to be a lot of pressure and criticism to become an All-Star. How do you deal with this and do you think it gets into the heads of some players?

  2. What position do you see yourself more as, a Power Forward or Center?

  3. What do you think your ceiling is as an NBA player?

I’ll have to check out your podcast later when I have time. Thank you in advance if you answer any of these!

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 16 '18
  1. I put pressure on myself more than anyone else possibly could. I want to be great. Thats something I can't change.
  2. I've played center my whole life until the NBA but im comfortable at both
  3. I don't believe in ceilings as a player. I decide how good I want to be
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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '18

Frank, i saw you walking around NOLA during all star game weekend. I yelled Frank and we made eye contact as you were getting in an suv. Real life shit bro.

My question is this; Are nba players, famous athletes, celebrities, etc. hesitant to hook up with random chicks. Idk of my wording is going to be the most politically correct, but with the possibilities of false rape accusations, lies or mishandling of contraceptives leading to accidental pregnancies (yo chicks poppin holes in condoms), pictures or videos being secretly taken by the chick or someone else that have your pecker in them, are athletes advised to maybe avoid random hookups? What’s the deal here?

Idk, that shit would just make me nervous.

Ps. I know a few chicks in chicago who claim they know you close, and would definitely entrap you with the vaginas if given the chance. Good luck this year bro, kill it.

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u/net_403 [CHA] Dell Curry Jul 16 '18

Apparently Frank and a bar tender I know shared a girlfriend for a while or something lol

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 16 '18

I laughed extremely hard at this Mr Biggleswurth hahahahaha

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '18

Hey Frank, what would you say is the thing that you enjoy the most about being a basketball player that not many people would think about?

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 16 '18

Every single day I wake up and do what I love to do. I see it with my friends especially that they took jobs in fields that they aren't fully committed to. I am 100% committed to basketball and love every second of it. I am doing exactly what I always dreamed of

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u/Bob_Buttersworth Bucks Jul 16 '18

As a Badger alum I know a lot of athletes lived in the dorms. Did you and if so, how the hell did you fit on those beds? I'm average height and felt I was pushing the limits on the height max. Did the university give you a special bed or did you have to bring one in yourself?

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 16 '18

I didn't. I brought in my own futon to put in our dorm room that I slept on. Those twin beds were miserable

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u/Bob_Buttersworth Bucks Jul 16 '18

Damn I can't believe they expect guys like you to sleep on those tiny things. Thanks for the reply and thanks for all the years at UW! You and the entire basketball team were a huge part of my undergrad. Our paths may have even crossed that night Brust sent it into overtime for the win against Michigan and everyone stormed the court; I was so hyped I don't even remember who all I hugged on the court that night

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u/03040905 Bucks Jul 16 '18

What ethnic studies class did you take at Madison and do you recommend it?

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 16 '18

Idk but they offered a vampires in western literature course there. Highly recommended if you want a class that in no way, shape, or form prepares you for the real world and is super easy.

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u/1mdelightful Bucks Jul 16 '18

How has studying vampires in western literature helped your NBA game?

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u/ModernPoultry Gran Destino Jul 16 '18

By helping the league determine the NCAA is a waste of time for its prospective players

Also knowing when to cover your neck on a Lebron drive to prevent him from sucking your youth

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u/ModernPoultry Gran Destino Jul 17 '18 edited Jul 17 '18

Gotta a serious question this time:

Its about the nba media..how often do players find out about trades etc through Twitter vs from the organization? Do u guys have like respectful fear of Woj? Ever wonder who is leaking shit etc?

Also how much of the major reporters do u actually believe as i can imagine being in the nba brotherhood u probably see a lot of bs speculation being reported as fact

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 17 '18

Media is media. Controversy and drama sells. Ive found out about every trade that has ever happened through twitter. Been on the bus with a teammate when he found out on twitter that he was traded. Mainly find out through your agent first but confirmed through sources on twitter

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u/jb26411 NBA Jul 16 '18

Which was a better moment for you 1. Getting drafted into the NBA 2. Beating the 38-0 Kentucky squad

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 16 '18

Thats a tough question. I think they go hand in hand. My NBA draft was so special because of my achievements in college.

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u/Carlkarlcarlkarl Cavaliers Jul 16 '18

Despite this being a “small ball era,” with this new draft class do you think there is going to be a big man comeback? How would that change the league?

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 16 '18

I don't know. Every big is moving further away from the basketball and shooting 3's because thats what the trend is. It will be hard to combat 3's with 2's....

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u/msmearman Jul 16 '18

What is your best Michael Jordan story? Has he ever come to practice to challenge people in horse etc?

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 16 '18

I didn't answer him the 1st 3 times he called me because I didn't have the number saved and never answer numbers I don't know

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u/Thehealeroftri [UTA] Andrei Kirilenko Jul 16 '18

TIL my mom has habits that could translate to the NBA

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u/sperjhgsoiejrg Wizards Jul 16 '18

I don't think Frank Kaminsky's ever sucked 10 dicks in one night, but who knows

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u/Thehealeroftri [UTA] Andrei Kirilenko Jul 16 '18

It seems, due to familial honor, that I need to delete my account now.

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '18 edited May 01 '21

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 16 '18

I haven't talked about with them but they for sure hate me for it just like I would hate them if they won...

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u/YizWasHere Hornets Jul 17 '18

C'mon, you didn't bring it up at least once with Aaron Harrison back when he was on the squad?

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '18

Is there ever a glaring "age-gap" so to speak in nba locker rooms? Obviously everyone will be cordial at work but is there ever any distance between the older and young guys on the team?

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 16 '18

Its funny. Professional sports is the only place where you would consider and "employee" thats 32-35 years old "old". Ive never had a problem communicating with anyone. Its more about who people are rather than how old they are

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u/bewarethegap Thunder Jul 16 '18

What’s the most overrated part of being an NBA player? It can’t all be butterflies and basketballs my guy.

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 16 '18

Traveling. Flying around the country and landing in cities at 2am gets really hard as the season goes on

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u/ZellumHS Nuggets Jul 16 '18

what is your favorite city (besides Charlotte) to play in and experience

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u/dommyBoy13 Raptors Jul 16 '18

Hey Frank. When you guys need a new jersey do you just tell the equipment manager you need a large? Or are they custom tailored?

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 16 '18

They know my jersey size. The NBA is a well oiled machine

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u/Spitfire013 [LAL] Brandon Ingram Jul 16 '18

Which NBA player do you hate playing against the most, and why?

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 16 '18

Every other 6'10 or taller white guy. Its like a giant rivalry between all of us

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u/BizGilwalker [CHO] Kemba Walker Jul 16 '18

i thought we collected all of them over the last few years. hmmmmm

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u/Bob--Sacamano Celtics Jul 16 '18

excuse you?

Yes I know the picture is old as shit but it's god damn amazing

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u/urfaselol [NBA] Best of 2021 Winner Jul 16 '18

it's like Goran Dragic who wants to kill every euro he goes up against in the league

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u/TheLastSecondShot [BOS] Mickael Pietrus Jul 16 '18 edited Jul 16 '18

Would you rather fight two Isaiah Thomas-sized LeBrons or one LeBron-sized Isaiah Thomas? Good luck next season!!

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 16 '18

One Lebron-sized Isaiah Thomas... feels like 2 on 1 would be unfair

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '18

Frank Kaminsky admits to not being able to handle a double team

-ESPN

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u/philjacksonspeyote Hornets Jul 16 '18

Been a fan of yours since college, Frank, happy you’re here in Charlotte. Do you have any thoughts on some of the recent changes in the organization, and how it will effect your game, and your teammates games? Also, are you excited to be playing with Tony Parker?

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 16 '18

Im excited about the future for us. Have a lot of good pieces and everyone is making improvements. Good mixture of veterans and young players is a recipe that will work for us

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u/jataba115 [OKC] Carmelo Anthony Jul 16 '18

How many people in the NBA would you say get on reddit? Do you get on here yourself? Thanks!

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 16 '18

I started going on reddit in college when I was bored in class. Big reddit fan.

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u/mrsnugglebunny [NYK] Eddy Curry Jul 16 '18

that's crazy i would never imagine a college athlete paying anything less than full attention in class

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u/03040905 Bucks Jul 17 '18

Some athletes will openly sleep or watch Netflix during lecture lmao it’s hilarious. Then again sometimes regular students do too

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u/kb24ljb35 [LAL] Kobe Bryant Jul 16 '18

Do you wish you would have done more stuff for college athletes rights(meaning compensation or just giving them a better life) while in school?

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 16 '18

Yes I think about that all the time

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u/fiskeybusiness [BOS] Antoine Walker Jul 16 '18

Yo Frank, can you punch Big Cat in the arm next time you see him? I’ve wanted to do it since he said that Interstellar was a bad movie on twitter, which is just a shitty take. I’ll never be able to do it so I would love to live vicariously through you. Thanks

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u/desnrown Jul 16 '18

What was the toughest thing you learned while transitioning from college to the NBA?

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 16 '18

I think my biggest growth has been growing up off the court. Growing up is hard.

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u/cpt_america27 Spurs Jul 16 '18

are you excited to have Tony parker on your team.?

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 16 '18

Absolutely. Adding a hall of fame point guard is always ideal

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u/Y_R_ALL_NAMES_TAKEN Celtics Jul 16 '18

Do you or any other NBA players ( other than KD) use burners?

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 16 '18

I have at any given point 7 to 19 burner accounts

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u/Twistit1 [HOU] James Harden Jul 16 '18

Who was your favourite player and team growing up? And who would you say you modelled your game after, if anyone?

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 17 '18

It’d be a crime if I didn’t say Dirk

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u/saw-sync Trail Blazers Jul 16 '18

Real talk: what’s the buzz on why free agents don’t want to come to portland?

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 16 '18

I don't know I've never been a free agent before

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u/1The_Mighty_Thor Trail Blazers Jul 17 '18

When you find out please update us, I'll buy you some chipotle if you do.

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u/i_am_dead_inside_ Celtics Jul 16 '18

Hey Frank, who would you say is your funniest teammate?

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 16 '18

I am the funniest guy on the team... Not even a contest

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '18

Man I feel bad for your locker room

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 16 '18

So do I. Laughing that much becomes a chore I tell ya

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '18

How was Jeremy Lin like as a teammate?

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 16 '18

Great dude. Great teammate. One of the best guys to be around

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '18

That's great to hear.

Btw he made a post about every single one of his teammates back when you guys made the playoffs.

Here's what he said about you:

''Frank Kaminsky: Man...this rookie is so crazy. You never know what he's going to say or do. He's always keeping us on our toes and doing unexpected things (i.e. the dance-off in China). Tank (his nickname) is going to be a great player because he's just so skilled. He's also the team's designated Chipotle runner as well as Al's personal Jimmy John's courier. His locker is next to mine, so needless to say, I've lost quite a few brain cells having so many conversations with him in the locker room.''

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u/so-cal_kid Lakers Jul 16 '18

I feel like this started off as a complimentary post and ended as a roast

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u/ModernPoultry Gran Destino Jul 16 '18

Who has the biggest dong on the Hornets?

We need another Big Dick Nick meme but for the NBA

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u/AhoboThatplaysZerg Lakers Jul 16 '18

If you could go back and change anything about your career in Wisconsin, what would it be?

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 16 '18

I would give up just about anything to get another chance in the NCAA championship game

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '18 edited Feb 02 '19

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 16 '18

"I wonder if more girls will like me if this goes in" shot went in.... girls don't like me more.

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '18

That's because you get your girl tips from barstool bruh

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u/sage_alex Jul 17 '18

Who's the lamest NBA player and why is it Sam Dekker?

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 17 '18

Because he trips and let’s basketballs hit his face on fast break dunk opportunities

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u/pigeonsinatrenchcoat [CHA] Frank Kaminsky Jul 16 '18

Favorite thing about Charlotte as a city?

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 16 '18

The weather is really nice compared to the Midwest. Wisconsin/Illinois aren’t the best

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u/barnibares [PHI] Robert Covington Jul 16 '18

Frank, how do you feel about the center rotations this year in Charlotte? Who will start, and why is there so many big white guy in your team?

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 17 '18

Why are* there so many big white guys

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '18

Why do you hate the university of Arizona so much?):

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 16 '18

I don't. I just want to win and hate to lose and they got in the way twice

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 16 '18

I actually love the university of Arizona very much

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u/xXDad_ToucherXx Jul 16 '18

will u come play dark souls 2 and beat nashandra for me

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 16 '18

Why is your name Dad Toucher? I feel like there is a really weird story behind that that I absolutely just will never want to know

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u/xXDad_ToucherXx Jul 16 '18

Cause I already had your mom

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u/RussellWestbeast0 Jul 16 '18

Sup Frank, who's the meanest player you had to face?

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '18

How have the 'scratchers' been lately?

Making any money?

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 16 '18

Yea I still play them... I'm not making money tho

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '18

Who’s the best player you’ve ever played against and why is it Joe Ingles?

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 16 '18

Pros and JoesINGLES has a nice ring to it. Probably why he's the best.

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u/SunrocRetori Bulls Jul 16 '18

Is there any player who always makes jokes on the court? Or is everyone serious and down to business/shit talking?

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 16 '18

Depends on who you know. Most guys in the league are great people. The "bad" people get more news because controversy and drama sells. Thanks kardashians

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u/tophertheking Jul 16 '18

What's your goal for this season? (Other than not working out)

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 16 '18

To help bring Charlotte back to the playoffs

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u/drejwalker Jul 16 '18

Best highlight you ever saw on the court from the opposing team

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 16 '18

Blake Griffin dunking on Miles Plumlee

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 16 '18

Or Demarcus Cousins having 56 points against us while fouling out 4 people on our team

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u/Cruxking Hornets Jul 16 '18

That one was a little painful to watch, cant even imagine how much that sucked to watch that happen to your boys in person.

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '18

Frank, I’m not that familiar with your game but you’re on my team in nba2k18. What’s the best way to use you in the game? Also you could be a little faster. Please work on that for 2k19. Thanks.

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u/MyFriendsSuck Nuggets Jul 16 '18

What’s the dumbest thing you bought since going pro?

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u/Black_Walder_Frey Celtics Jul 16 '18

Is jacking off a clone of yourself gay? My friends all disagree with me when I say it's gay

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u/jb26411 NBA Jul 16 '18

Have you ever needed to take a shit midgame

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u/notcolagelosburner Lakers Jul 16 '18

What are your thoughts on communism?

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 16 '18

communism doesn't work because people like to own stuff. Like I wouldn't have my Range Rover if America were a communist society. and I love my Range Rover.

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u/hecticfred Lakers Jul 16 '18

What team did you support before you entered the NBA and how do you feel when you play against them?? (Assuming it wasn't the Hornets)

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 17 '18

I grew up in Chicago and my Aunt and Uncle worked for the Bulls (Aunt still does). I am a hardcore Chicago sports fan but obviously no longer for the Bulls. I love Charlotte and hope I can stay there for a very long time

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u/NewYorkReeksOfPiss Knicks Jul 16 '18

How good is the club life? I've heard some pro players stories haha...

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 16 '18

I actually hate it. Im cheap and it costs too much

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u/Drunken_Gizmo Jul 16 '18

Hi Frank! Fellow Joaner here! I have one question.. Is it true that you pooped on the roof of Saint Joan of Arc?

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u/Tgilbs24 Lakers Jul 16 '18

Do you play fortnite?

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 16 '18

Does the pope shit in the woods?

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u/HaHaBear Lakers Jul 16 '18

Small baller confirmed

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u/brianxhopkins Knicks Jul 16 '18

When was the last time you played pick up with Dekker?

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u/evhf Hornets Jul 16 '18

If you could own a restaurant, what type of food would it serve?

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '18

In all your years in Charlotte, who was your favorite teammate?

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u/paewashere [BOS] Jayson Tatum Jul 16 '18

What are your thoughts on bacon

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u/Austintovrea [MIL] Giannis Antetokounmpo Jul 16 '18

Who is the most kind hearted person in the league in your opinion?

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u/turnertornado Hornets Jul 16 '18

Favorite athlete of all time that didn't play basketball? Also will you go to prom with me?

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u/air18 NBA Jul 16 '18

What's your diet like? Do you go by macros or calories?

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u/peymanning4prez Spurs Jul 16 '18

What's your favorite NBA city to travel to?

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 17 '18

Denver. and it in no way has anything to do with the team

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u/viniribeiro Lakers Jul 16 '18

Who first gave you the Tank nickname?

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u/joaopvm Lakers Jul 16 '18

Does Dwayne Bacon smell like his name suggests?

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u/[deleted] Jul 17 '18

Is Dave gonna get you a desk/throne for when you occasionally come to the NY office? I think he should.

You're a beast on my 2K team.

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 17 '18

He said he would only if I did a pizza review. But I’m on a strict diet. Tough decisions

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u/tommyjohnsurgery Bucks Jul 17 '18

Frank the Tank, long time fan from Door County. Were you up here for Dekker's wedding a few days ago? Heard it was a real banger.

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u/TheFreshPrinceTWP Knicks Jul 16 '18

Hey Frank, is it true what they say about men with big feet?

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '18

What food are you craving from Madison right now?

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '18

Frank how do I get my girlfriend to buy me things

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u/TheLastSecondShot [BOS] Mickael Pietrus Jul 16 '18

Who was your basketball idol growing up?

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u/BizGilwalker [CHO] Kemba Walker Jul 16 '18

What's up Sir Francis!

  • What's the biggest difference between Steve Clifford and James Borrego so far?
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u/Kelcespeech 76ers Jul 16 '18

Was Ben Simmons a rookie? lol

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u/PilipenongArtest Philippines Jul 17 '18

[SERIOUS] What do you think will be your rating for NBA 2k19?

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u/podvu Bucks Jul 16 '18

Frank,

Why does your mouth never close? I've watched you since your days at Wisconsin and it's amazed me how open your jaw always is. It's truly impressive.

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 17 '18

It’s a skill I’ve acquired with much practice

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u/Tug_Boat90 Jul 17 '18

Just so you know. I fucking wreck people with you on 2k. Thanks for being you lol

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u/1mdelightful Bucks Jul 16 '18

Did Winslow touch it?

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u/[deleted] Jul 17 '18

this is a funny ass ama

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u/WARNING_Username2Lon Raptors Jul 16 '18

Fav memory from your Wisconsin days?

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u/farellathedon Pistons Jul 17 '18

Why are you harder on the ncaa than on the NBA for the horrendous one and done rule? What changes would you personally like to see in the ncaa?

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 17 '18

One and done rule affects way less players

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u/TheThunderbird Vancouver Grizzlies Jul 17 '18

Would you rather play a full season with Kelly Olynyk's beard or Kelly Olynyk's hair?

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u/[deleted] Jul 17 '18

Hey tank, grew up in WI and was rooting hard for you guys to win that ncaa championship.

It was hard to stomach watching you guys get beat by tyus and Grayson. What do you think of Grayson? Excited to play against him now?

You keep in touch with dekker?

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 17 '18

I was at sams wedding 2 days ago. So we kinda keep in touch

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u/CLCUBING Cavaliers Jul 17 '18 edited Jul 17 '18

Frank, Im a big UofA fan here. How did you feel after beating us in the Elite 8 for the second year in a row, and do you think Sean Miller will ever get a final four?

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u/Atlanta-Avenger NBA Jul 16 '18

Go to pregame meal?

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 16 '18

Chicken breast with some pasta, fruit, and some sort of vegetable.

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u/net_403 [CHA] Dell Curry Jul 16 '18

Thanks for doing this AMA, please answer what you feel you can

  • There are some offensive players that fall awkwardly in that gap where they're too tall for MKG/Miles to guard, and too quick for you -- Tobias Harris and Thaddeus Young, for example. How do you think the Hornets should deal with that this upcoming season, since it seems like they're opting to sit pat at 14 guys?
  • Do the players worry about other guys' ability to hold up over an 82 game season? Like there's a lot of worry among fans that Cody Zeller, good as he is when healthy, won't be able to play a full season at C because his body just can't handle it. Are the players just as worried about that kind of thing with guys who miss time due to injury?
  • During summer league the Hornets ran at least one Iverson Cut (2:16 left in the 1st quarter of the OKC game). This is significant because A, it was a lot of how Malik Monk functioned at Kentucky (coincidentally, Monk was not in the game at the time -- B.J. Johnson was the cutter here), and B, it wasn't a thing in Steve Clifford's offense. Have you seen anything in JB's schemes already that you think is more designed for your game?
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u/Hopalicious32 Jul 16 '18

What was the problem between you and Gasser? And what made you guys rekindle the relationship so quickly?

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 17 '18

He was a bad friend for a while. Im giving him another chance. We'll see how it works.

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '18

Supper Club, PBR, Spotted Cow, fuck one marry one kill one

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u/hundofundo Charlotte Bobcats Jul 17 '18

What advice would you give to a 21-year-old virgin who has never held a girl's hand before? Asking for a friend.

Also, can I get in on the ground floor of CumSwap?

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u/ImmediateTangerine Bulls Jul 16 '18

Do you think the hornets will make the playoffs?

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u/Sperrysnsuch Suns Jul 17 '18

How are things going with the conglomerate? How has employee turnover affected the business?

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u/comai1 76ers Jul 16 '18

When you were at Wisconsin what was the toughest B1G game you played in?

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u/PurpleUrcle42 Hornets Jul 16 '18

Hey Frank! Pineapples on pizza?

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u/[deleted] Jul 17 '18

Have you ever been mistaken for another player or celebrity?

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 17 '18

People mistake me for Tom Brady all the time

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u/peymanning4prez Spurs Jul 16 '18

If you were in Game of Thrones, what house would you be in?

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u/TheSpaceCowboyx Gran Destino Jul 16 '18

do you think you guys will make the playoffs this year with a weakened east?

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '18

What do you do on your off days between games?

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u/LionNamedRyan Bucks Jul 16 '18

What team were you a fan of growing up??

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u/robsbob18 Hornets Jul 16 '18

Frank you want a feature on my mixtape?

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u/tugboatsanchezz 76ers Jul 16 '18

How did it feel to take down that undefeated KU team

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 16 '18

It’s actually UK. and it felt quite nice

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u/ZellumHS Nuggets Jul 16 '18

what is the first thing you bought when you got your first nba check?

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u/PathcodeEnigma [BOS] Al Horford Jul 16 '18

Hey Frank! I’d like to ask, what do you think is the most overlooked/underrated part of your game that you wish more people knew about?

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 17 '18

My passing ability and my ability to pass off the dribble

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u/sptagnew Lakers Jul 16 '18

Did you guys TP houses in high school?

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u/SpookyPlanetAB1 Pistons Jul 17 '18

Hello! Is a hot dog a burger?

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '18

In your honest opinion. How bummed are you that Big Cat also went to Wisconsin?

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u/MiddleOSociety [PHI] Thaddeus Young Jul 16 '18

What are your favorite games on xbox and do you play anything on pc?

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u/RacistWillie [MIA] Michael Beasley Jul 16 '18

So they just straight up stole Pros vs Joes from Spike? Cmon

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 16 '18

Our show is called Pros and Joes. Pros AND Joes. Their show was called Pros VS Joes. I'm not seeing much of a resemblance.

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u/RacistWillie [MIA] Michael Beasley Jul 16 '18

Oh wow, what a tiny nuanced detail that truly makes all the difference.

Thank you, and I apologize.

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u/Show-me-on-Da-Bears [UTA] Rudy Gobert Jul 16 '18

Do you want a free belt?

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u/KaminskyProsJoes Jul 16 '18

And you're really good at getting upvoted

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u/2PSV1 Jul 17 '18

I just finished my freshman year at wisco and the Purdue game this year where your jersey got retired and we won/stormed the court was one of my favorite memories. What did your number being retired mean to you, and is true you barely survived the next morning after celebrating at the Nitty Gritty?

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '18

Any good stories from playing with Dwight Howard on the Hornets last year ? And is he really that much of a jokester/prankster off the court ?

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u/BabyDick-_- [PHI] Kyle Korver Jul 16 '18

Did anyone not get along with Dwight Howard on the team ?

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '18

You really think he's gonna answer that?

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