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The Charlotte Hornets were well-coached, efficient on both ends of the court, and overachieved in 2015-16. After finishing with 48 wins in the surprisingly competitive Eastern Conference, they have plenty of positives to take away from this season. These are the top five.
5. The Courtney Lee Trade
Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports5. The Courtney Lee Trade
The Hornets picked up Courtney Lee for peanuts in a three-team trade in what turned out to be a steal. Lee started in all 28 of his regular season appearances with the Hornets and shot over 39 percent from three-point range.
4. Cody Zeller Improved
Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports4. Cody Zeller Improved
Zeller averaged career highs in points, rebounds, field goal percentage and PER. According to NBA Stats he was in the 88th percentile of points per possession as the roll man in the pick and roll.
3. Marvin Williams Changed His Game
Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports3. Marvin Williams Changed His Game
Marvin Williams took his game to another level, becoming one of the premier three-and-D players in the league. Williams not only bought into Charlotte's defense, but he protected the rim well and shot over 40 percent from beyond the arc.
2. Proved They Can Play Great Defense Without MKG
Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports2. Proved They Can Play Great Defense Without MKG
When Michael Kidd-Gilchrist went down, most people thought the Hornets' defense would suffer without its best player. They proved the doubters wrong, still finishing in the top 10 in defensive rating.
1. Kemba Walker Became A Star
Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports1. Kemba Walker Became A Star
Walker had career highs in points, steals, rebounds and PER, as well as all shooting percentages. He was a true franchise player, leading his team in minutes and playing in 81 games. Walker's one of the most valuable players in the NBA.
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