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Charlotte Hornets: Five Reasons Why Kemba Walker Should be an All-Star

By Jerry Stephens

Dec 17, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) practices before their game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 17, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) practices before their game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 5, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) reacts while walking off the court after the game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 5, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) reacts while walking off the court after the game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Charlotte Hornets are a Top Team in the East

A large part of any good all-star bid is leading your team to a winning record. Kemba checks that box as the hornets have been a top-four team in the Eastern Conference for much of the first half of the season. Not only that but they have also led the SouthEast Division and they are surely the favorites to secure their first ever division title.

After surprising everyone by winning 48 games and making the playoffs last season, Charlotte has proved that was no fluke as they are basically a lock to make the postseason once again this year. The team’s poor record at the all-star break last season was one of the biggest knocks on Kemba’s all-star bid. That can no longer be said this year.

The Charlotte hornets positioning in the East can only help his case and if they can close out the pre-all-star break period with a winning run, it will only increase Walker’s chances. Regardless, he has led the tam to a winning record and their eventual playoff appearance will be thanks in large part to his play.

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