Last Year
43-39 (16th in NBA)
OFF: 101.2 (24th)
DEF: 101.2 (6th)
NET: 0.1 (16th)
43-39 (16th in NBA)
OFF: 101.2 (24th)
DEF: 101.2 (6th)
NET: 0.1 (16th)
Projected Rotation (Projected WS/48)
Starters
PG - Kemba Walker (.082)
SG - Lance Stephenson (.120)
SF - Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (.077)
PF - Cody Zeller (.091)
C - Al Jefferson (.144)
PG - Kemba Walker (.082)
SG - Lance Stephenson (.120)
SF - Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (.077)
PF - Cody Zeller (.091)
C - Al Jefferson (.144)
Reserves
PF - Marvin Williams (.086)
SG - Gerald Henderson (.067)
SG - Gary Neal (.058)
PG - Brian Roberts (.072)
PF - Noah Vonleh (-)
PF - Marvin Williams (.086)
SG - Gerald Henderson (.067)
SG - Gary Neal (.058)
PG - Brian Roberts (.072)
PF - Noah Vonleh (-)
Quick Thoughts:
Last season Charlotte had a top ten defense with Josh McRoberts and Al Jefferson in their starting froncourt. They did this by committing the fewest number of fouls and giving up the fewest number of offensive rebounds in the NBA. They also allowed the fewest number of transition points, choosing to abandon their own second chance opportunities to prevent fastbreak scores. These were deliberate tactical decisions designed to make up for the lack of individual defensive talent. Can they sustain this while simultaneously improving their offense? I'm skeptical.
Last season Charlotte had a top ten defense with Josh McRoberts and Al Jefferson in their starting froncourt. They did this by committing the fewest number of fouls and giving up the fewest number of offensive rebounds in the NBA. They also allowed the fewest number of transition points, choosing to abandon their own second chance opportunities to prevent fastbreak scores. These were deliberate tactical decisions designed to make up for the lack of individual defensive talent. Can they sustain this while simultaneously improving their offense? I'm skeptical.
Player to Watch: Bismack Biyombo
The Hornets have a potentially elite rim protector sitting on their bench. Biyombo's block percentage last season was 6.3%, behind only Anthony Davis and Serge Ibaka among qualified players, and his rebound rate was in the top ten. Using NBA.com's player tracking data, we can calculate that Biyombo contested 53% of opponents shots at the rim last year, and of the shots he contested, opponents only made 39% of them. According to Seth Partnow's research at Nylon Calculus, Biyombo saved approximately nine points per 36 minutes with his shot contesting, more than four points above average and third best among big men. Offensively, he was barely used, but had a field goal percentage over 60%, mostly on shots in the restricted area. Unfortunately, Biyombo sits fifth in the big man depth chart and won't see a real opportunity to build off his success unless an injury occurs.
Basketball-Reference.com Play Index:
Which players had the most 20 point, 10 rebound games last season?
Jefferson was also one of five players to average 20 and 10.
Next up, the Washington Wizards
The Hornets have a potentially elite rim protector sitting on their bench. Biyombo's block percentage last season was 6.3%, behind only Anthony Davis and Serge Ibaka among qualified players, and his rebound rate was in the top ten. Using NBA.com's player tracking data, we can calculate that Biyombo contested 53% of opponents shots at the rim last year, and of the shots he contested, opponents only made 39% of them. According to Seth Partnow's research at Nylon Calculus, Biyombo saved approximately nine points per 36 minutes with his shot contesting, more than four points above average and third best among big men. Offensively, he was barely used, but had a field goal percentage over 60%, mostly on shots in the restricted area. Unfortunately, Biyombo sits fifth in the big man depth chart and won't see a real opportunity to build off his success unless an injury occurs.
Basketball-Reference.com Play Index:
Which players had the most 20 point, 10 rebound games last season?
| Rk | Player | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Love | 50 |
| 2 | DeMarcus Cousins | 40 |
| 3 | Blake Griffin | 36 |
| 4 | LaMarcus Aldridge | 29 |
| 5 | Al Jefferson | 29 |
| 6 | Anthony Davis | 27 |
| 7 | Zach Randolph | 27 |
| 8 | Dwight Howard | 24 |
| 9 | Kevin Durant | 23 |
| 10 | David Lee | 21 |
Next up, the Washington Wizards
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