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Charlotte Hornets 2016-2017 Starting Lineup

By Jerry Stephens

Nov 18, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) leads the team out onto the floor to warm up before the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 18, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) leads the team out onto the floor to warm up before the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 6, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker (15) drives against New York Knicks shooting guard Langston Galloway (2) during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker (15) drives against New York Knicks shooting guard Langston Galloway (2) during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

Point Guard: Kemba Walker

Age: 26 (5/8/1990)
2015-2016 Shooting Stats: 42.7%/ 37.1%/ 84.7%
2015-2016 Averages: 20.9 PPG, 5.2 APG, 4.4 RPG, 35.6 MPG
Accomplishments: 4x Player of the Week

Kemba Walker had a career year last season as he had highs in points per game, rebounds per game, and shooting percentages from the field and from three. He made a huge jump in his progression and will be looking to take another step forward next season. He was the closest thing to an all-star level play that the team had last year.

With the 2016-2017 All-Star game set to be in Charlotte, the team will need at least one player to represent them for the occasion and Walker could be that guy. If he continues his impressive shooting numbers and looks to facilitate more than he could be a top point guard in this league. He will need to get his assist numbers up if he wants to be among the elite.

Kemba has been the starting point guard for the Charlotte franchise since his second season in the league in 2012-2013. He did start 25 games his rookie season but he completely took the reins in his second year. After being injury free last season and starting in 81 games, he will look to remain healthy and lead his team back to the playoffs.

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