Predicting The Charlotte Hornets’ Player Rotation For 2015-16 Season

By Derek McVay

Predicting The Charlotte Hornets’ Player Rotation For 2015-16 Season

Charlotte Hornets — The moves made by the Charlotte Hornets this offseason have given the team some new found versatility and depth. Guys like Frank Kaminsky and Nicolas Batum have the ability to play multiple positions, which will allow Charlotte to experience with different lineup combinations. The depth should help reduce minute totals and workloads of Charlotte's workhorses -- Kemba Walker and Al Jefferson. Here' what the rotation could look like next year.

Point Guard

Kemba Walker

Point Guard

Kemba Walker — Kemba Walker will actually get some help this year with the arrival of Jeremy Lin. When Walker hit the bench last year, the offense became stagnant. With Lin, Charlotte has another reliable facilitator. Though Walker will still play a lot of minutes, Lin, Brian Roberts and potentially rookie Aaron Harrison could help alleviate some of the pressure on Walker.

Shooting Guard

Nicolas Batum

Shooting Guard

Nicolas Batum — Charlotte could go big at shooting guard with 6-foot-8 Nicolas Batum. Though primarily a small forward, Batum's shooting ability and his perimeter defense make him a good fit at shooting guard. After Batum, Jeremy Lamb should see significant minutes. He's never averaged over 20 MPG per game in any of this three seasons in the league, but that should change with Charlotte. Troy Daniels should see a reduction in minutes because of that.

Small Forward

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist

Small Forward

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist — Coming off of the best season of his young career, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist should get the start at small forward, playing nearly 30 MPG. Marvin Williams and Nicolas Batum should also see some time at the position. Both have the versatility to play multiple positions. Williams could also see some time at power forward, with Batum likely moving back and forth from shooting guard to small forward. P.J. Hairston should also see time.

Power Forward

Cody Zeller

Power Forward

Cody Zeller — Cody Zeller should get the chance to be a full-time starter this year. Along with the drafting of Frank Kaminsky, the acquisition of Tyler Hansbrough gives Charlotte some good depth at power forward. Marvin Williams might see some time at power forward, but with the newfound depth, he should spend most of his time at small forward.

Center

Al Jefferson

Center

Al Jefferson — As Al Jefferson enters his 12th season, Charlotte has options at center that could help reduce his minute total, which would be beneficial. Spencer Hawes, Cody Zeller and first-round pick Frank Kaminsky can all play some minutes at center, with each bringing a different set of skills. Hawes and Kaminsky have the ability to stretch the defense with their ability to shoot. Zeller is more of a traditional big who is more effective around the basket.

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