Michael Kidd-Gilchrist hasn’t had is easy in the NBA so far. He has dealt with numerous injuries, struggled to improve his outside shot, and is still trying to live up to the expectations of being a top draft pick. Even though things haven’t been great, MKG has a chance to finally stop the criticism that has surrounded him since joining the Charlotte Hornets.
After being drafted with the number two overall pick by Charlotte in 2012, high expectations had been placed on Kidd-Gilchrist from the get go. He was one of the best players coming out of college after a highly successful year with the Kentucky Wildcats.