NBA Preview: Every Team’s Best And Worst Player On The Roster

Oct 10, 2014; Greenville, SC, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Al Jefferson (25) shoots the ball over Washington Wizards center DeJuan Blair (45) during the first half at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

Charlotte Hornets

Best Player On The Roster: Al Jefferson  

2013-14 Stats: 21.8 points, 10.8 rebounds

Word: As we saw for most of last season, Al Jefferson is head and shoulders the best player on this team. He, almost single-handily, carried this team to the playoffs. Unfortunately, we were cut short from playoff Jefferson because of an injury. Even then, he tried to tough his way through it, until his body could no more.

Worst “Good” Player On The Roster: Gary Neal

2013-14 Stats: 10.5 points 

Word: Gary Neal has completely fallen off the map ever since he decided to leave the San Antonio Spurs. And while his productivity picked up a bit as soon as he left Milwaukee for Charlotte, I still don’t expect him to have the type of role he had with the Spurs in Charlotte this season. Thanks to Gregg Popovich, Neal carries name recognition. But that’s about it.