That combination did not, however, make him one of the 60 names called during the 2014 draft. It wasn't that scouts had a problem with his game or its ability to translate to the next level, but rather they worried about the fact he's old enough to start getting reduced car insurance rates.
Kane turned 25 on June 10, an age the league has deemed too old for its prospects. Scouts love the mystery of draft night, and frankly, there isn't much of it surrounding the 6'4" point guard.
The book on Kane, which is already promising, should get clearer this summer. His agent told SNY that he will join the Los Angeles Lakers' summer league team, per NBA.com's Adam Zagoria:
The news was later confirmed by a league source to ESPN Los Angeles' Dave McMenamin.
So, what exactly have the Lakers found? Rather, what type of a player did teams bypass on draft night?
Well, Kane is big, strong and athletic:
Oh, and he's wildly productive.
Kane, who began his career at Marshall before transferring to Iowa State, put up major numbers during his lone season with the Cyclones. He averaged 17.1 points on 48.3 percent shooting, 6.8 rebounds and 5.9 assists.
As the stage got bigger, so did his statistics:
Power and pace are both key elements of his game. He can fight through contact, dribble around defenders or finish over the top, as DraftExpress scout Josh Riddell explained:
Kane has an excellent physical make-up, as he has a strong, developed frame while being measured at 6'4". He is quick with the ball in his hands, which helps him lead one of the fastest offensive teams when they want to run in transition. He has an adequate wingspan for a player of his size and great leaping ability to complement his strength an...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Lakers
