A few days back, Charlotte Hornets general manager Mitch Kupchak discussed the team’s need for a veteran player presence in the locker room. That seems like a bit of an indictment on the team’s current veterans like Gordon Hayward and Terry Rozier, but regardless, it never hurts to have more good examples for the young guys to follow.
There are a couple of hurdles to overcome in the hunt for the ol’ veteran leader. First, the Hornets roster crunch is tight. They have 10 returning players under contract and will be adding at least Nick Smith Jr.