Polish players aren’t common in the NBA, so former Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski doesn’t have many role models from his home country.
But one who does exist – Washington Wizards big man Marcin Gortat – certainly set a path for Karnowski, who worked out for the Charlotte Hornets Wednesday.
Gortat entered the NBA as a strong defender of limited offensive skill. He’s made himself into a more versatile scorer, and is a big piece of the Wizards’ recent success.
Karnowski, a giant at 7-foot-1 and 300 pounds, has decent post moves and averaged nearly a block per game last season during Gonzaga’s run to the Final Four.