In his rookie year, James Bouknight only played 304 minutes for Charlotte and spent most of his time in and out of the G-League, which is unheard of for a No. 11 overall pick.
With a new head coach in Steve Clifford and Charlotte's injuries this season, Bouknight got valuable playing time and the opportunity to show why he was regarded as one of the best prospects in the 2021 Draft.
"When you have a coach that believes in you, it's dope. There's nothing like it. I met with him every day at 8 a.m. during Summer League to watch film and understand what is expected of me.