Some teams need to stay healthy. The Charlotte Hornets need to get healthy. If they do, they make the playoffs – easily.
The Hornets opened the season Wednesday in Detroit and play their home opener Friday against Atlanta. They are without starting guard Nic Batum, who will miss six to eight weeks as he recovers from an elbow injury. Batum does nothing great but everything well. When he’s on, he’s like room service. Points, assists, rebounds – order what you need.
I like the veterans. I’ve been a fan of point guard Kemba Walker and forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist since they arrived.