They are a trio of Charlotte stars so well-known they can be identified on a first-name basis: Cam, Kemba and Luke.
Cam Newton, Kemba Walker and Luke Kuechly have brightened many a sports day and night around the Carolinas. They have all made multiple all-star teams while playing for the two most well-known pro sports teams in Charlotte. Collectively, they are a rare treasure.
But the end of their time together in this city is no longer a distant point on the horizon. Walker’s contract expires after the NBA’s 2018-19 season; Newton’s after the NFL’s 2020 season; Kuechly’s after the 2021 season.