Cody Zeller just recently returned to the floor after going down with a fractured hand early on in the season. He ended up missing 13 games, but returned to the starting lineup in the last couple of games. While he was out, veteran Bismack Biyombo was the interim starting center for the Hornets. During that time period, while the Hornets did have a decent record, it was very clear that one of the main issues was Biyombo’s play at the five. His lack of awareness on defense, rebounding struggles, and the absence of any offensive game seriously limited how the Hornets were able to with him on the floor.
Cody Zeller’s monumental impact on the Hornets’ starting lineup
