Realistically, you can’t be ‘on’ every single night.
Score 60 one night, 43 the next, 41 or 39 on any given night, it’s impressive — but not sustainable. Even during his unanimous MVP season back in 2015-2016, Steph Curry had nights where he just didn’t have it.
And that’s OK, even expected, if we’re being honest. Expecting any one player, no matter how talented, to single-handedly carry his team in every single game ... well, it’s just not the most dependable offensive strategy.
So while Kemba Walker has absolutely carried the Charlotte Hornets through the first 20 or so games of this season, counting on him to replicate that every time he steps on the court is probably not the team’s best or most efficient option.