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Hornets’ Bryce McGowens is hitting the dreaded rookie wall. He has to crash through it

Wanting to offer congratulations, Mark Williams picked up his iPhone and dialed up his fellow rookie teammate for a quick video conference session.

Bryce McGowens could barely utter a friendly greeting on the other end before Williams quickly let him know the precise reason for the impromptu conversation.

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“I Facetimed him and I said dinner is on him,” the Charlotte Hornets center said. “Nah, it’s definitely great for him. Obviously, he’s been working hard all year. So for him to get that is great.”

McGowens’ two-way contract officially got converted into a four-year, $7.