The Charlotte Hornets are 17-14, seemingly destined for their highest win total since Bob Johnson founded the Bobcats in 2004. Leading the Hornets are Kemba Walker and Nicolas Batum, both of whom are playing the best basketball of their respective careers.
Check out this chart:
| Points per game | Rebounds per game | Assists per game | True shooting percentage | |
| Kemba Walker (2016) | 18.5 | 4.3 | 5.0 | 55.1% |
| Kemba Walker (career high before 2016 season) | 17. |