![]() ![]() The “no” is because the Hornets played games where they nor their opponents did any sort of game-planning or scouting of each other. The “yes” is because newcomers like Nicolas Batum and Jeremy Lin have meshed so quickly with Kemba Walker, Al Jefferson and other Hornets veterans. Will that have any bearing on the regular season? … The Hornets went a franchise-best 7-1 in the preseason. ![]() His continued improvement is why.Ĭomment: Hornets coach Steve Clifford considers Williams one of his most versatile players and a lock to be in the team’s playing rotation.Ĭomment: Offseason rotator cuff surgery caused some concern but he thrived in the preseason, hitting hit first 15 shots from the field. ![]() HS)Ĭomment: After a couple of injury-plagued years, Jefferson says he cut weight in order to duplicate Tim Duncan’s success late in his career.Ĭomment: Team has high hopes for rookie four-year collegian, but it’s almost certain he’ll have to endure pitfalls typical of most rookies.Ĭomment: Considered the team’s best defender, the season-ending shoulder injury suffered in the preseason opener is a devastating blow.Ĭomment: The crowded perimeter position may limit his chances to play but Hornets were hopeful when acquiring him from Oklahoma City he’d contribute.Ĭomment: In the preseason, he’s looked like the perfect complement at point guard to Walker and may well earn plenty of time at off guard.Ĭomment: The addition of Lin would seem to create less time for Roberts, but a solid preseason had made him a potential rotation player.Ĭomment: Hornets are committed to doing all they can to help make Walker an All-Star level player. Comment: With the season-ending injury to Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, his defense and versatility will be critical to whatever success the Hornets enjoy.Ħ-4, 204, 3 rd year (Virginia Commonwealth)Ĭomment: Midseason acquisition from last year considered a prospect for the future even as playing time this season is likely to be limited.Ĭomment: Injuries and some off-court issues likely kept him from making rotation last year but MKG’s absence should create opportunities.Ĭomment: Now a veteran NBA post player, Hansbrough is more likely an insurance policy to give Hornets another low-post scoring option.Ĭomment: A large, long-armed point guard prospect, the Hornets love his up-side and potential and likely will ship him to the D-League for playing time.Ĭomment: A classic “Stretch 4,” Hawes is considered a key reserve and the hope is he’ll help Charlotte become one of the league’s top 3-point shooting teams.Ħ-10, 280, 12 th year (Prentiss, Miss. ![]()
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