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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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WASHINGTON, DC –  APRIL 4: Kemba Walker #15 of the Charlotte Hornets gets introduced in the starting line up before the game against the Washington Wizards on April 4, 2017 at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. 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 Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC –  APRIL 4: Kemba Walker #15 of the Charlotte Hornets gets introduced in the starting line up before the game against the Washington Wizards on April 4, 2017 at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. 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 Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images) /

3. Point guard depth could be tested

The Charlotte Hornets point guard depth may be tested at the start of the regular season. Michael Carter-Williams is still recovering from a procedure that he had on both knees over the summer while Julyan Stone has a minor groin injury. MCW still hasn’t been cleared for full contact so his status is unclear.

For Stone, he is fully practicing but hearing that he even has an insignificant injury is a bit concerning. We’ll have to wait and see if Julyan plays in the preseason to see if he’ll be ready to backup Kemba. He may get plenty of minutes and be called upon sooner than he thought if Carter-Williams is out to begin the year.

Malik Monk could take over the backup point guard spot if needed. Keep an eye on Marcus Paige as he is one of Charlotte’s two-way players. He will play most of the season in the G-League with the Greensboro Swarm but he is allowed to spend 45 days on the Hornets’ NBA roster so he could be another option if both MCW and Stone are out.

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