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With Dwight Howard out the Door, Which Big Man Will Step Up for the Hornets?

By Bryce Fields

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 5: Marvin Williams #2 and Frank Kaminsky #44 of the Charlotte Hornets box out Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves on November 5, 2017 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 5: Marvin Williams #2 and Frank Kaminsky #44 of the Charlotte Hornets box out Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves on November 5, 2017 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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LAS VEGAS, NV – JULY 11: Willy Hernangomez #41 of the Charlotte Hornets – Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – JULY 11: Willy Hernangomez #41 of the Charlotte Hornets – Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Willy Hernangomez

  • 6 points, 5 rebounds per game in 22 games with Hornets last season (traded from Knicks)

Willy Hernangomez has had an odd start to his NBA career. An All-Rookie team selection in 2017, he found himself at ends with the Knicks last season, eventually being traded to Charlotte. Hernangomez has a lot of talent and potential, the only question is where he will find a spot in the Hornets rotation this season.

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