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Charlotte Hornets: Five takeaways from 2017 Media Day

By Jerry Stephens

BROOKLYN, NY - JUNE 22: Malik Monk speaks with the media after being selected eleventh overall by the Charlotte Hornets at the 2017 NBA Draft on June 22, 2017 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Pellegrino/NBAE via Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, NY - JUNE 22: Malik Monk speaks with the media after being selected eleventh overall by the Charlotte Hornets at the 2017 NBA Draft on June 22, 2017 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Pellegrino/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 10: Cody Zeller #40 and Frank Kaminsky III #44 of the Charlotte Hornets during the game against the Indiana Pacers on February 10, 2016 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 10: Cody Zeller #40 and Frank Kaminsky III #44 of the Charlotte Hornets during the game against the Indiana Pacers on February 10, 2016 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images) /

WIth training camp underway and the season approaching, we take a closer look at important points from the Charlotte Hornets’ Media Day.

The Charlotte Hornets held their media day on Monday, September 25th which was just a day before they opened training camp. With the regular season set to begin sooner than usual, preseason will be shorter. The team is only set to play five exhibition games with the first coming on October 2nd.

As for media day, there was plenty of insight from players and coaches alike. We got updates on injuries, how players are progressing and the expectations that lie ahead. Sifting through the usual comments, here are five talking points that are important enough to be highlighted and mentioned once again:

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1. Three players have put in work this summer

Steve Clifford praised a trio of Hornets for the offseason work that they put in. Frank Kaminsky, Cody Zeller and Jeremy Lamb were all commended for the time they spent in the gym this summer. They’ve apparently made the most of their time off this year and are looking to make the next step in their careers.

This could be a make or break season for all three. Lamb, a player with once high potential, is clinging to a bench role that could be taken over by rookies Malik Monk and Dwayne Bacon. As for Kaminsky, he will be entering his third year in the league and Frank has yet to attain a starting level role. Not just that but he is up for a contract extension soon so his play could loom large when it comes to contract negotiations. Cody Zeller lost his starting spot to Dwight Howard and while he will still play a big role off the bench, he must show he will not be easily replaced.

Jeremy was being admired for his commitment to getting better this offseason earlier in the summer. Rick Bonnell noted that “you can tell a difference in Jeremy Lamb. Seems more mature and assertive in how he perceives himself at the NBA level.” Kemba Walker also said that Lamb is no longer “the little, skinny kid” he knew in college.

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