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Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Set to Pass Charlotte Hornets’ Career Leaders

By Giovanni Spillman

CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 30: Teammates Dwayne Wade #3 and Kelly Olynyk #9 of the Miami Heat try to stop Michael Kidd-Gilchrist #14 of the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Spectrum Center on October 30, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 30: Teammates Dwayne Wade #3 and Kelly Olynyk #9 of the Miami Heat try to stop Michael Kidd-Gilchrist #14 of the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Spectrum Center on October 30, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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Michael Kidd-Gilchrist has been a stud off the bench, but did you know that he is about to pass Alonzo Mourning in a few categories?

In the Charlotte Hornets’ win over the Miami Heat, the Hornets saw a lot of production from Micael Kidd-Gilchrist. Kidd-Gilchrist nearly came off the bench with a double-double; acquiring fourteen points and eight rebounds.

Kidd-Gilchrist was able to get five of his nine shot attempts to go down, while also making all four of his free throw attempts as well. Many fans may not have realized this, but Kidd-Gilchrist came close to moving up the Hornets’ all-time career leaderboard.

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Charlotte Hornets’ Career Leaderboards

Currently, Michael Kidd-Christ is two rebounds away from passing former Hornets, Alonzo Mourning in all-time defensive rebounds. This would put Kidd-Gilchrist at 1,537 Defensive career Rebounds, and move him into 7th place all-time.

When it comes to all-time total rebounds, Kidd Gilchrist only needs twenty-four more rebounds to pass Mourning. This would put Michael Kidd-Gilchrist at 5th place all-time in total rebounds with the Charlotte Hornets franchise.

While this next record may not be reached until towards March; Micahel Kidd-Gilchrist also needs twenty-three Offensive Rebounds to pass Mourning at 640. This would put MKG at 4th place all-time in Offensive Rebounds.

Currently, Kidd-Gilchrist is in 6th place behind Kenny Gattison in the Offensive Rebounding category. What is good here, is that Kidd Gilchrist is only within five offensive rebounds of passing him.

Final Thoughts

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist has been a special player for the Hornets this year while coming off the bench. He is currently averaging 9.5 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. Not to mention he even had seven blocks against Miami in the first matchup this year!

If Kidd-Gilchrist and the bench maintain the level of play they’re on currently, they’re set to dominate opposing team’s benches. Kidd-Gilchrist will only look to get better as the season progresses, so there is a lot more to come for Hornets fans.

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On Thursday, the Charlotte Hornets will face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Spectrum Center. Expect for Kidd-Gilchrist to be matched up on players like Russell Westbrook and Paul George when he is subbed in.