Over the past two years, many Charlotte Hornets Substitutes ended up starting several games due to the starters being on the bench.
Who is the most important player on the Hornets bench, assuming a large portion of the roster stays healthy? That was our question for the week. Charlotte Hornets Fan Poll on SI.
Mann has shown that if given the opportunity, he can be a real asset on offense. In 28 games with the Hornets, he averaged 11.9 points and 5.2 assists while shooting 45 percent from the field and 36 percent from three-point range.
I thought Martin would be the last one voted for. I’m sure the reason Hornets fans don’t really appreciate his value is largely due to his lack of availability. He’s dealt with a lot of injuries over the years, but when healthy, he’s the team’s best on-ball defender. He’ll fit in like a glove in Charles Lee’s system.
Richards was very active last season, filling in for the injured Mark Williams. While his numbers improved with more minutes, his defense suffered. He is best suited as a backup and his return to that position should result in improved performances from him.
From the moment he arrived in Charlotte, Williams became the voice of the team. Everyone respected him and counted on him when things got tough. He wasn’t going to be a stat sheet player, but every good team needs a player like Williams. He was the anchor of the team.
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