Charlotte Hornets: 5 reasons why Malik Monk was a great pick

Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Malik Monk (Kentucky) greets Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari as he is introduced as the number eleven overall pick to the Charlotte Hornets in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

1. He has a great attitude

The Hornets are a team that has built a really strong locker room over the past couple of seasons, and Monk is not someone who is going to come in and upset the apple cart.

Malik Monk always had a smile and a love for the game this season. Enjoyed his attitude all year. @AhmadMonk pic.twitter.com/ktcnZOj3ay
— Big Blue Express (@bigbluexpress) March 27, 2017

Generally speaking, people who come through the Kentucky program are good teammates as John Calipari makes all of them sacrifice, and Monk certainly fits this bill.

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The Charlotte Hornets are not that far away from getting home-court advantage in the Eastern Conference, so having someone who is ready to come in and win now, while also being a good teammate, is very important and positive.