Charlotte Bobcats 2012-13 NBA Preview

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Charlotte Bobcats

2011-12 Vitals:

7-59, 5th in Southeast Division, 15th in Eastern Conference
87.0 PPG/ 100.9 OPP PPG

2012-13 Roster:

Bismack Biyombo – C
DeSagana Diop – C
Ben Gordon – SG
Brendan Haywood – C
Gerald Henderson – G
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist – SF
Byron Mullens – C
Ramon Sessions – PG
Jeffery Taylor – G
Tyrus Thomas – PF
Kemba Walker – PG
Reggie Williams – SF

Offseason Additions:

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Ben Gordon, Ramon Sessions, Brendan Haywood, Jeff Taylor

Offseason Subtractions:

D.J. Augustin, Corey Maggette, Jamario Moon, D.J. White

Projected Starters:

PG – Ramon Sessions
SG – Gerald Henderson
SF – Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
PF – Byron Mullens
C – Bismack Biyombo

Season Outlook:

While the most appropriate words for this outlook would be “not good”, at least it won’t be as bad as last year. The Bobcats did get more talented than they were last year but that’s like saying “I broke my leg, but at least I have another one”.

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist is the kind of player they need to clone about seven times on this team. He is extremely energetic and tough and will compete regardless of the score or their record. Hopefully, his work ethic spreads throughout the team.

The acquisitions of Ramon Sessions and Ben Gordon provide some stability at guard and a couple of veterans that new coach Mike Dunlap can trust.

Best-Case Scenario:

The team works hard from start to finish and wins 30 games. They’re not making the playoffs with this roster but a big jump in wins and a confidence boost would go a long way.

Worst-Case Scenario:

See: Worst Team In History (Charlotte Bobcats 2011-12 Recap)

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