Frank Kaminsky pens heartwarming letter to retiring college coach

By foxsports
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Charlotte Hornets big man Frank Kaminsky entered the NBA as a fully-formed prospect, the type of rookie who's skilled, disciplined and intelligent. This is partly due to his decision to stay at the University of Wisconsin for four years.

His coach for that time was the legendary Bo Ryan, who announced his retirement on Tuesday. So Kaminsky responded the best way he could: With a heartwarming letter of appreciation to a man who undoubtedly changed his fortune:

It's tremendous; here's a quick excerpt for those who don't have time to read the entire letter:

In a world of one-and-done prospects, Kaminsky averaged 1.8 points per game as a freshman and 18.8 as a senior. That's a sign of great coaching. And now he's in the NBA. 

(h/t: BTN)

“Without Bo taking a chance on that tall white kid from suburban Illinois, I wouldn’t have been given the opportunity to attend the best University in the country. I wouldn’t have met some of my best friends. I wouldn’t have gone to back-to-back Final Fours. The whole complexion of my life would be completely different. I can’t imagine taking an alternate path to get to where I am right now. If not for Coach Ryan, I don’t know where I would be, but I can assure you this: It would not be any better. He took in an immature kid that very few people wanted, and in nothing short of a modern miracle, turned him into a man ready to face the future. It is impossible to count the number of people who have a story to tell about Coach Ryan. I’m only capable of telling my own, but right now I’m sure I speak for everyone. Thank you, Bo.”