More on Arnoldas Kulboka to Hornets?
Donatas Urbonas: Charlotte Hornets draft pick Arnoldas Kulboka will continue in Spain. He reached an agreement with Bilbao RETAbet, according to sources.
Kulboka, a 6-foot-9 Lithuanian forward-guard, is in Charlotte for mini-camp and will play for the Hornets in Las Vegas Summer League. The 20-year-old is essentially on loan from the Italian League, where he played last season. “I understand that I’m not ready for the NBA level right now. I have to get stronger,” Kulboka said. “And maybe they want me to get more experience in Europe. I think it’s a smart choice. I understand that.”
At the NBA Global Camp this month, Kulboka scored 15 points on eight shots in a five-on-five scrimmage. Don't expect to see him in a Hornets jersey in the near future, though. "He's got a buyout that's manageable, but we've talked to his representative ..." Kupchak said. "At least right now, the plan is to keep him over there and hopefully watch him develop and then, when he's ready, bring him back over here and see how good he is."
