If linear graphs were used to chart James Bouknight’s progress during his first two years as a professional, decoding a significant difference wouldn’t be easy.
But it doesn’t take a math whiz to figure out it has not been good enough for the Charlotte Hornets 2021 lottery pick. And he’ll be the first to admit his 2022-23 campaign had far too many peaks and valleys.
“I would just say my season was kind of like my rookie year — it was up and down, and I learned a lot,” Bouknight said.