The Charlotte Hornets have a bright future, thanks to their rookies outperforming expectations. Interestingly, Moussa Diabate has not been talked about as heavily as his fellow Hornets youngsters, particularly Kon Knueppel and Ryan Kalkbrenner. However, it's time to have that discussion.
Diabate is unlikely to be able to carry a franchise like Knueppel, nor does he have the potential to be an elite anchor in the paint like Kalkbrenner. Still, he can be a star in his role, and that's being a monster on the boards and a high-motor defensive big.
Looking at the stats alone, Diabate might not come off as better than a role player, averaging 10.