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Charlotte Hornets: One Area Where Each Starter Must Improve

ByJerry 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 17, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Marvin Williams (2) celebrates a basket in the fourth quarter of their game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena. The Hornets won 107-99. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 17, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Marvin Williams (2) celebrates a basket in the fourth quarter of their game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena. The Hornets won 107-99. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

PF: Marvin Williams – Consistency

Shooting Percentages: 39.4% FG/ 36.4% 3P/ 81.5% FT

Season Stats: 34 GP, 34 GS, 10.6 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 1.2 APG, 27.2 MPG

Coming off of a career season last year, many expected Marvin to continue his play as Mr. Reliable for the Hornets. He has been anything but reliable or consistent this season. Williams has been up and down with his scoring and shooting as he hasn’t yet found his rhythm.

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    • He has only strung together double-figure scoring games five times this season. His numbers are down across the board. Marvin’s field goal percentages, three-point percentages, rebounds, assists, blocks, and points are all lower than last year.

    After missing only one game all last season, he has already missed six matches this year. Even though that was because of a knee injury, it just speaks to the down year that he has had as his consistency just isn’t at the level that it was this past season. Also, Williams only has two double-doubles this season and only four games with double-digit rebounds. (ESPN.com)

    Compare that to last year when he recorded two double-doubles in the first two games. He finished the 2015-16 season with 10 total double-doubles and 15 double-digit rebounds performances. (ESPN.com) The Charlotte Hornets need Marvin Williams to find the same level of consistency that he had last season if they are going to be a contending team in the Eastern Conference.

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