Charlotte Hornets: 15 greatest draft picks in franchise history

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NEWARK, NJ – JUNE 28: Michael Kidd-Gilcrist shakes hands with NBA Commissioner David Stern after being selected number 2 overall by the Charlotte Bobcats during the 2012 NBA Draft at the Prudential Center on June 28, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey. 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 2012 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) /

After missing out on the top overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft (Anthony Davis), Charlotte settled on Michael Kidd-Gilchrist with the No. 2 selection. He has spent his entire six-year career with the Queen City team. During that time, he’s dealt with a number of injuries but he’s also been one of their best defenders.

In his six seasons with the Bobcats/Hornets, Michael has averaged 9.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in 26.7 minutes per game. He’s played in 357 games for Charlotte and totaled 353 starts.

Kidd-Gilchrist was named to the 2012-13 All-Rookie Second Team. In terms of team records, he ranks sixth in offensive rebounds, eighth in defensive rebounds, sixth in total rebounds and eighth in blocks. The 6-foot-7 forward will likely continue to climb up the leaderboards as his career continues with the Hornets.

Charlotte was hoping that MKG would one day develop a consistent outside jump shot but he hasn’t shown much progress in doing so up to this point. At only 24 years old, his career is a long way from over and still has plenty of time to grow.