A rookie second-round pick, Kalkbrenner has a clear path to playing time as a rookie. The only other centers in Charlotte are Moussa Diabate and Mason Plumlee. Grant Williams, Miles Bridges and Tidjane Salaun could also see playing time as small-ball fives throughout the campaign. Kalkbrenner spent five years at Creighton and kept improving, finishing his career with averages of 19.2 points, 8.7 rebounds and 2.7 blocks per game in 2024-25. He made 34.4 percent of his 1.7 three-point attempts per game and could be a unique 3-and-D piece for Charlotte, helping space the floor for LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Miles Bridges and Kon Knueppel. Kalkbrenner isn't guaranteed a role and will have to earn every minute, but he's in an ideal spot for fantasy purposes. He could deliver top-200 value if he capitalizes on the opportunity in front of him.