Laieke Abebe

Laieke Abebe

Joined: Jul 12, 2016

Laieke is a contributor for Swarm And Sting and the Site Expert for Everything Barca. He is a Senior at East Carolina University. While he loves all sports, soccer is his favorite of them all. If you love sports and love to laugh, please follow him on Twitter @StrikaNation24_.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - APRIL 10: Head Coach Steve Clifford of the Charlotte Hornets looks on during the game against the Indiana Pacers on April 10, 2018 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

Charlotte Hornets dismiss Steve Clifford after five seasons with the team

CHARLOTTE, UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 7: Marvin Williams (L) of Charlotte Hornets passes Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (R) of Brooklyn Nets during the NBA match between Brooklyn Nets vs Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum arena in Charlotte, NC, USA on February 7, 2017. (Photo by Peter Zay/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

Charlotte Hornets look to spark a winning streak against the Brooklyn Nets

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 6: Stephen Silas interim head coach of the Charlotte Hornets during the game against the Golden State Warriors on December 6, 2017 at Spectrum Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)

Charlotte Hornets: Why shortening the rotation is a bad idea

CHARLOTTE, NC- JUNE 26: Rich Cho and Steve Clifford introduce Dwight Howard #12 of the Charlotte Hornets to the media during a press conference at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina on June 26, 2017. 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 Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)

Will Dwight Howard have a career resurgence with the Charlotte Hornets?

Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; A general view of a video board displaying all thirty draft picks in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

So… who should the Charlotte Hornets draft?

Apr 25, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Enter the Swarm shirts lay on the seats prior to the game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Miami Heat in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

What improvements can the Charlotte Hornets make this offseason?

Nov 28, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) drive past Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the second half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Warriors win 106-101. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Struggling Charlotte Hornets Look to Rebound Against the Warriors

Jan 18, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward center Frank Kaminsky (44) defends Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) during the second half of the game at the Spectrum Center. Hornets win 107-85. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Charlotte Hornets Look To End Losing Streak in Portland

Nov 23, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard forward Nicolas Batum (5) enters the arena prior to the game against the San Antonio Spurs at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

For The Charlotte Hornets, Now Comes the Hard Part

Sep 26, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Aaron Harrison (9) poses for a portrait during media day at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

The Charlotte Hornets Final Roster Spots Nominees

Apr 6, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks shooting guard Langston Galloway (2) and Charlotte Hornets point guard Jeremy Lin (7) chase a loose ball during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Grading the Charlotte Hornets Biggest Offseason Moves (Part 3)