In Nicolas Batum, the Charlotte Hornets found a high IQ All-Star caliber player overlooked by stars such as Brandon Roy, LaMarcus Aldridge and Damian Lillard. After a down year, the Hornets front office acquired Batum in an offseason trade, offering shooting guard, Gerald Henderson, and second-year forward, Noah Vonleh. Though he was greatly appreciated and adored by both fans and employees alike during his stay with the Portland Trailblazers, Batum quickly became a favorite in Charlotte.
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