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Charlotte Hornets: One Area Where Each Starter Must Improve

By Jerry Stephens

Dec 26, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford talks with guard Nicolas Batum (5) and guard Kemba Walker (15) during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Time Warner Cable Arena. The Hornets defeated the Grizzlies 98-92. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford talks with guard Nicolas Batum (5) and guard Kemba Walker (15) during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Time Warner Cable Arena. The Hornets defeated the Grizzlies 98-92. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 5, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) laughs with guard Nicolas Batum (5) during the second half 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) laughs with guard Nicolas Batum (5) during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

While the Charlotte Hornets have had their fair share of struggles so far this season, there are areas in which each starter can improve to help the team.

The Charlotte Hornets are only 20-20 through their first 40 games this season which is well below what most expected of them heading into this year. While they have a number of issues that need to be addressed, there are key areas where each starter could improve on to make the team better as a whole. The starting five of Kemba Walker, Nicolas Batum, MKG, Marvin Williams, and Cody Zeller has played in 23 games so far this season.

Each player has missed at least one game and Nic Batum, Williams and Zeller have all missed multiple games so far this season. Despite that, this starting unit is the team’s most consistent and Steve Clifford’s ideal starting five. Even though Coach Clif experimented with Roy Hibbert as the starting center at the beginning of the year, Cody has locked up the spot as his own.

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This lineup is the 10th highest average scoring lineup in the NBA this season with 38.7 points scored with them on the court. (NBA.com) They also rank eighth in the league in assists, ninth in rebounds, and fourth in steals. They are clearly one of the better starting units in the NBA but there is still room for improvement.

The consistency that the team has with their starting unit has built a strong chemistry among the starters and the bench as well.

If each of these players can improve their play in these specific areas, it will help create some stability for the team. It will not only help them become better individually but also help the Charlotte Hornets become better as a whole. Whether they will be able to do so is the question.

Here is one area where each starter, plus the sixth man, can improve:

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