Former Hornets guard credits Kemba Walker for ‘switch flicking’

During his rookie year with the Charlotte Hornets, Devonte’ Graham shared a locker room with Kemba Walker and Tony Parker. As a young guard entering the league, there are no better veterans to have around you. However, it would appear that it was Walker’s encouragement that set Graham on a path that saw him become a genuine offensive talent in the NBA.

During a recent appearance on the ‘Run Your Race’ podcast from Tidal League, Graham was asked about the ‘switch flicking’ moment that saw him develop into a high-scoring guard for the Hornets during his sophomore and junior years in the NBA.

“I think it was my rookie year.” Graham said. “I got in a game one time because we had Tony Parker as…