Dennis Smith Jr. is proving he belongs with the Charlotte Hornets
By Fawzan Amer
![Oct 29, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (8) handles the ball against the Golden State Warriors during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports Oct 29, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (8) handles the ball against the Golden State Warriors during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/d8de33afa6ceddd80b46807bbfadc05ff379b6e2b5fa896d1ead20d97709af19.jpg)
In an offseason dominated by negative headlines, the Charlotte Hornets‘ signing of Dennis Smith Jr. seemingly went under the radar, even amongst Hornets fans. Now, just over two weeks into the 2022-23 season, Smith Jr. is well on his way to proving he belongs with the Charlotte Hornets.