Before the NBA All-Star break, the Charlotte Hornets were free-falling. They were 1-9 in their last 10 games before the break and have fallen to 29-31, good for only ninth in the Eastern Conference. But the Atlanta Hawks are right there, tied with them in terms of win percentage in the 10th spot.
One of the biggest issues with the Hornets’ roster has been their center spot. This problem extends into last season when Cody Zeller and Bismack Biyombo held down the five position in Buzz City. And while they certainly have upgraded since then, their big man rotation is still far from ideal.