Charlotte Hornets: 1 Area Each Starter Must Improve

By Jon Shames | Jul 30, 2014

Mar 31, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats center Al Jefferson (25), guard Kemba Walker (15), and forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) reacts after a turnover during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bobcats defeated the Wizards 100-94. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

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Feb 19, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats guard Kemba Walker (15) controls the ball as he is defended by Detroit Pistons guard Will Bynum (12) during the second half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bobcats win 116-98. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports /

Kemba Walker: Shot Selection

The field goal percentage speaks for itself; Kemba Walker has got to be more efficient.

As the guy running the offense, it’s his job to set the example for his teammates and be the smartest player on the court. Walker is an elite talent and a great leader, but he has a tendency to settle for midrange jumpers far too frequently. His size can limit his ability to convert in the paint, but he shouldn’t be hoisting up 16-footers off the pick and roll when he has on of the best big men in the league running it with him.

Walker took 38.5 percent of his shots from midrange last year, and converted just 37.6 percent of those looks. He only scored .75 points per shot from that area, which is significantly lower than the .99 and 1.01 marks from the paint and three point line, respectively. If Charlotte’s offensive efficiency is going to improve, Walker’s shot selection is the first step.

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