The bench isn't a problem for the Charlotte Hornets anymore. Three games in, and it's clear that they have an unexpected trifecta of players who can thrive with the second unit and contribute in various ways: Moussa Diabate, Sion James, and Tidjane Salaun.
First of all, it remains to be seen if Diabate will continue playing as a reserve, as coach Charles Lee has used Ryan Kalkbrenner as the starting center so far. Perhaps Lee will decide based on the matchup, but there is an advantage to keeping the status quo, as "Moose" has been valuable as the Hornets' energy guy off the bench.