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Ryan Kalkbrenner
Rim protector · “Suits him” fit · #42 of 73 centers
Age24
Height7′1″ (216 cm)
Weight254 lb (115 kg)
Wingspan7′5″ (226 cm)
NationalityUnited States
Real-world teamCharlotte Hornets
70
Overall
77
Potential
#166of 364 players
#42of 73 centers
Scouting report
Backcourt analysisAt 70 overall, Ryan Kalkbrenner is a depth center — the player who covers minutes when injuries arrive over a 45-week calendar.
His best fit is the Rim protector role, which anchors the defense, blocks shots and controls the defensive boards. His defense (77), rebounding (76) and inside scoring (68) are exactly what that role asks for, and the game rates the match as “Suits him”.
For a center, his standout attributes are defense (77) and three-point (52), in the top 40% and 52% of centers respectively.
The trade-off is passing (51), in the bottom 32% of centers — let someone else run the offense and keep his decisions simple.
Plan his minutes around matchups and blowouts rather than a fixed nightly share. His stamina of 61 means his energy drains quickly, so watch the ENR column.
At 24 he still has room to grow toward a potential of 77.
He earns $3.0M a season with a transfer value of $8.8M — a bargain for his rating.
Strengths
Defense 77Three-point 52Mid-range 61Weaknesses
Passing 51Speed 52Reference season averages
Real-world14.4Points
10.1Rebounds
1.4Assists
0.7Steals
2.5Blocks
54%FG%
25%3P%
72%FT%
60Games
20Minutes
Ryan in Backcourt: questions
What is Ryan Kalkbrenner's rating in Backcourt Basketball Manager?
Ryan Kalkbrenner is rated 70 overall with a potential of 77. That ranks him #166 of 364 players in the game and #42 of 73 centers.
What is Ryan Kalkbrenner's best role in Backcourt?
The game's best role for him is Rim protector, rated “Suits him”. That role relies on defense, rebounding, inside scoring.
What are Ryan Kalkbrenner's best attributes?
His strongest attributes for a center are defense (77), three-point (52) and mid-range (61).
How much does Ryan Kalkbrenner cost in Backcourt?
He earns $3.0M per season and has a transfer value of $8.8M, which is a bargain for his rating.
What team does Ryan Kalkbrenner play for?
In the real world Ryan Kalkbrenner plays for the Charlotte Hornets. Backcourt's own league uses its own clubs, so in career mode he can end up on any of them.
About these ratings. Every rating, attribute and role on this page is Backcourt Basketball Manager's own in-game value, derived by the game from public season statistics. They are not NBA 2K ratings or any other publisher's. Backcourt is an independent game and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or licensed by the NBA, any NBA team or the National Basketball Players Association. Team names identify players' real-world clubs only; Backcourt's own league uses its own clubs.
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