We all know that Michael Kidd-Gilchrist inked a new four year, $52 million deal with the Charlotte Hornets this week. Kidd-Gilchrist was selected 2nd overall in the 2012 NBA Draft, right behind fellow Wildcat Anthony Davis. Unlike Davis, Kidd-Gilchrist has faced some struggles in the NBA, making many question is he really worth the $52 million deal?
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Jason Patt of SB Nation has this answer.
In his rookie season, Kidd-Gilchrist shot 28 percent on shots 10 feet and longer, per NBA.com. That mark went down to 27 percent in 2013-14.