Mike Gminski - PF/C (1980)

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Mike Gminski(#42) Height: 6-11 Weight: 250 lbs. Position: Center Born: August 3, 1959 in Monroe, Connecticut Age Drafted: 21 College: Duke University Source: Basketball Reference

Strengths

Gminski came in with high expectations after averaging 19/10 in his college career at Duke. He averaged 11.7ppg during his career, and may have been higher, but he never cracked the lineup often enough to put up bigger numbers. Mike was a great FT shooter, although he only got to the line 3 times a night. The seasons where he was a starter and played decent minutes he was a very solid rebounder, averaging over 8 a game 5 different times. He was very good while on the floor at not fouling the opposing players, and managed to block a shot a night in limited time.

Weaknesses

Durability and the ability to play major minutes were a big drawback for Mike. He only averaged 25mpg for his career where he could have done so much more with better stamina and the will. Mike also was not a great passer from the post barely averaging over 1 APG for his career as well. Overall minutes and the amount of years and teams he played for really drove down Gminskis career numbers but he really didn't excel at alot of things. Also not very mobile due to injuries and size.

Notes

2 Time NCAA AP All American (2nd Team).

Gminski is a perfect example of a player who could have been something more in the right situation. Maybe he'll get his chance here

Current Attributes

INS	JPS	FTS	3PS	HND	PAS	ORB	DRB	PSD	PRD	STL	BLK	QCK	STR	JMP	STA
2.5	2	4	1	2.5	1	2.5	3	3	1	1.5	2	3	3.5	3	3.5

Potential Attributes

INS	JPS	FTS	3PS	HND	PAS	ORB	DRB	PSD	PRD	STL	BLK
3.5	2.5	4.5	1	3	2	3.5	4	3.5	1.5	2	3

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Mike Gminski(#42) Height: 6-11 Weight: 250 lbs. Position: Center Born: August 3, 1959 in Monroe, Connecticut Age Drafted: 21 College: Duke University Source: Basketball Reference

Strengths

While potentially not living up to his 7th overall pick expectations, Gminski posted a 7 year prime of 14.9ppg 8.6rpg. Gminski was known as a tough defender and reliable rebounder during his career. He ranks in the top 100 of almost any All-Time rebounding lists and was an above average shot-blocker. The thing that will probably seperate Gminski from other defense/rebounding players is his fantastic free throw shooting. 3X he ranked in the top 10 in the NBA in FT%, and has a career average of 84%.

Weaknesses

Outside of his outstanding FT shooting, Gminski is not going to give you a lot offensively. He will probably never be more than a 3rd defender on a good team. He is pretty slow and should struggle against more athletic bigs. He should be pretty polished coming into the league, but don't expect a lot of improvement.

Notes

3X Top Ten in FT%, 2X Top Ten Total Defensive Rebounds

Current Attributes

INS	JPS	FTS	3PS	HND	PAS	ORB	DRB	PSD	PRD	STL	BLK	QCK	STR	JMP	STA
2	2	4	1	2.5	1.5	3	3	3	1.5	1.5	2	2	4	2	4

Potential Attributes

INS	JPS	FTS	3PS	HND	PAS	ORB	DRB	PSD	PRD	STL	BLK
3	2	5	1.5	2.5	1.5	3.5	4	3.5	1.5	1.5	3

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