Charlotte Hornets Round-Table: 7 questions regarding Kemba Walker’s free agency
By De White
Would you consider Kemba the Basketball King of Queen City?
Zachary: Yes. Kemba Walker has meant everything to the Hornets franchise and fan base over the past eight years, and he has solidified himself as the best player to ever put on a Hornets jersey. Basketball in Charlotte runs through him, and that’s not going to change, even if he signs elsewhere; he has just meant so much to this city. It’s a shame that he’s only been to two playoffs because he’s the ultimate competitor, but the Hornets just couldn’t surround him with the right talent, for the most part.
Caleb: Mr. Walker should stay in Charlotte because of how much he has already done for the franchise. If I was him, I would probably want out because of the disappointing roster moves, or lack of moves, to surround him with over the years. If I’m him, I have to consider how at the end of my career staying with one team looks. He would be considered a hero for sticking with this franchise for so long to the Charlotte community. Kemba should look also at the young talent that looks promising like Devonte’ Graham, Miles Bridges, Dwayne Bacon, and this year’s draft class. I think Kemba wants to win a playoff series with Charlotte and will make it happen by re-signing and trying again.
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Elijah: You couldn’t ask for a better face for a franchise. Kemba exemplifies not only the Hornets, but Charlotte as a whole. Despite being one of the best point guards in the NBA, he still flies under the radar when talking heads are debating the league’s best players. The best part is that it doesn’t bother Kemba at all. On top of being one of the most likable NBA players, he’s humble, puts his head down, gets the job done, and with little or no bravado. He’s the perfect leader.
Filippo: He proved on the court to be really close to the city of Charlotte. Every night on the court was a full effort game for him. Being the number one in franchise history in scoring is a huge accomplishment for him, a short guy that started playing for us when we were the Bobcats.
Started from our and the league worst regular season and arrived to an All-NBA selection, he is truly the king of our city.
Vincent: He is the greatest player in Hornets’ history, I do not see why anyone would not want him to stay in Charlotte. For the time that he has been in Charlotte, he has done nothing but carry his team on his back and be a friendly player in the NBA. I want Walker to stay in Charlotte because it’s his home, and he deserves to have a successful career with one team.
De: Kemba has been through the highs and lows of being a Hornet. Taken us as high as any other Hornet in its short history. Shown nothing but loyalty and grit. Dude has more than earned his role in this organization. I won’t say he’s the same caliber, but Kemba is definitely Charlotte’s iteration of Dwyane Wade.