Which five players will James Borrego select to be in the starting lineup for the Charlotte Hornets to begin the 2018-19 campaign?
The Charlotte Hornets once again have a renewed feeling surrounding the 2018-19 team. With a rather big offseason change throughout the organization, much is to be expected of more than just the front office. With the majority of the team returning, the hope is that new head coach James Borrego can bring can bring some of the Spurs success and pedigree to an unstable Charlotte franchise.
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But what are his options to bring success to an underperforming squad that has won 36 out of 82 games for two straight seasons? Which players best fit the play style of the new regime?
Point Guard: Is There Really a Choice?
The Hornets employ two All-Star caliber players in Kemba Walker and longtime vet Tony Parker and newcomer Devonte Graham, and though either veteran player is capable of starting, there really isn’t any competition for the starting position.
Walker is really the only option to start, and the debate is nonexistent, Parker is in line to backup Walker due to his continued abilities as a playmaker and contributor, and Graham still needs to continue to develop and learn the game on an NBA level.
The obvious choice is Kemba starts, and Parker relieves him as the reserve. However, one could fully expect Graham to overtake Parker at some point in the middle to end of the season.