Michael Kidd-Gilchrist needs a change of scenery

Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty ImagesOnce seen as a vital piece to the franchise’s transition into relevancy, forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist has disappeared in the Queen City spotlight.

MKG became an innovator and crafty player last season for the Charlotte Hornets. Head coach James Borrego was in his rookie term, in which he experimented with lineups as a mad scientist would. This resulted in MKG playing both frontcourt positions at an all-time rate, a system that wasn’t so customary to him.

Being placed in this new role, he performed at a pretty successful level. In 64 games played, he averaged 6.7 points and 3.8 rebounds while shooting a career-high 34 percent from three. His jump shot…