The Charlotte Hornets have been trying to solidify the center position for years now. Part of their attempts have included devoting numerous low risk assets to the position in the hopes of finding a diamond in the rough. Nick Richards was one of those attempts to find a diamond.
Richards still has a lot to prove. His first season was basically nothing, and his second season saw brief moments in the rotation, but he was never able to hold down a spot for an extended period of time. He enters season number three in a contract year, meaning this is a make or break year for his Hornets future.