After the Nicolas Batum injury, the Charlotte Hornets‘ win projections fell from 47.5 wins to 45.7 wins. In this edition of Buzz City Beat, we look at the team relying on Steve Clifford this season, a look ahead to where Kemba Walker might be drafted in the 2018 NBA All-Star Game and a famous Hornets’ minority owner being arrested.
Charlotte’s banking on Steve Clifford’s ability to reach Dwight Howard (SI.com)
Best case: Clifford awakens Howard to his new reality, further punctuating the polished play of one of the best-prepared teams in the league
In more ways than one, the Hornets will be relying heavily on Coach Clifford this season.