NBA: What Every Team Should Be Thankful For In 2016-17

Oct 29, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (middle) during the national anthem before a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (middle) during the national anthem before a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 18, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) reacts to a basket in the second half against the Atlanta Hawks at Spectrum Center. The Hornets defeated the Hawks 100-96. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 18, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) reacts to a basket in the second half against the Atlanta Hawks at Spectrum Center. The Hornets defeated the Hawks 100-96. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

Charlotte Hornets

Kemba Walker’s Continued Development

After his first four seasons in the NBA, we kind of thought we already knew what Kemba Walker was. During those first few years, he was a high volume scorer that wasn’t always as efficient as you’d want him to be. Then, last season happened.

In 2015-16, he posted career highs in scoring and all his shooting percentages. Even if he stayed on last year’s clip, it would be good enough for your starting point guard. However, this season, he’s been even better.

Walker is on his way to more career highs in scoring and percentages. That’s not easy to do. Charlotte has to be thankful for Kemba.