Entering the 2016-17 season, the Cleveland Cavaliers, Toronto Raptors, Boston Celtics, and maybe Atlanta Hawks figured to be the class of the Eastern Conference.
It very well may still turn out that way, but early on, another team is making it clear that they want to sit at the cool kids’ table.
Behind a 6-1 start, the Charlotte Hornets are tied with the Cavaliers for the best record in the East. Kemba Walker has looked better than ever through seven games, averaging 23.9 points and 5.6 assists per contest.