As the Charlotte Hornets’ season winds down, does the late emergence of Dwayne Bacon impact more than just Bacon’s future?
It’s a legitimate question, after Bacon scored 20 or more points in three consecutive games versus the Toronto Raptors, San Antonio Spurs and Los Angeles Lakers. Bacon replacing Nic Batum in the starting lineup is part of a broader youth movement that includes Miles Bridges, Devonte Graham and Willy Hernangomez. The rotation looks very different than it did two weeks ago.
If All-Star point guard Kemba Walker’s free-agency is the top question of the off-season, then Jeremy Lamb’s free-agency is No.