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I’ve watched every game Kempton has played in the last three years. I’m also a pretty avid NBA fan. In today’s NBA, a big man has to be a rim protector or a shooter to make it in the NBA. As much as I like Tim, he’s neither. He doesn’t have the quick elevation to block shots from NBA guards or forwards, and his feet aren’t quick enough to get by playing position and taking body contact. His shot takes forever to release, and he’s not going to be shooting NBA threes any time soon. He also struggles scoring against decent 6’8″ or taller defenders inside, and every forward in the NBA is that size or taller and can jump. He is what he is, a great college player. There’s nothing in the world wrong with that. Heck, the Sixers can’t find anyone to take Jah Okafor off their hands, and he’s taller and has a better offensive game then TK. Tim needs to make the most out of this season, then play overseas for a few years, make some money, and work on his shot.