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Ranking the Charlotte Hornets’ Free Agents This Season

By Jerry Stephens

Mar 21, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Jeremy Lin (7) gets a congratulations from guard forward Nicolas Batum (5) and guard Kemba Walker (15) after scoring in the closing seconds of the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Time Warner Cable Arena. Hornets win 91-88. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 21, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Jeremy Lin (7) gets a congratulations from guard forward Nicolas Batum (5) and guard Kemba Walker (15) after scoring in the closing seconds of the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Time Warner Cable Arena. Hornets win 91-88. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 1, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Courtney Lee (1) steps out of bounds while dribbling the ball against the Miami Heat during the first half in game seven of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
May 1, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Courtney Lee (1) steps out of bounds while dribbling the ball against the Miami Heat during the first half in game seven of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Courtney Lee

Courtney Lee was acquired near the trade deadline in February and he thrived with the team immediately. He stepped into the starting line-up after Micheal Kidd-Gilchrist went down with his second shoulder injury of the season. Courtney started almost every game from there on out, even in the playoffs.

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He averaged 8.9 points per game, 2.1 assists per game, and 3.1 rebounds per game in 28 games with Charlotte. He also shot 44.5% from the field and 39.2% from the three-point line. His impact was mostly on the defensive end where he was the primary defender on the opposing team’s best player.

The only reason that Lee comes in at number five on my list, is because he is replaceable. With MKG coming back next season, Courtney’s minutes will be vastly reduced and the Charlotte Hornets will have Jeremy Lamb off of the bench. It is also difficult to judge how loyal Lee is to the team because he was only there for half of the season.

He was an important player and a great find by Rich Cho and management to come in and make an immediate impact for half of the season. It will be interesting to see if the team attempts to re-sign him in the summer.

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