NBA: The Five Most Underrated Players Of 2016-17
Kemba Walker, Charlotte Hornets
Kemba Walker has taken that next step as an NBA player, and that means he’s entered into the “elite” group of point guards. When Kemba came into the league in 2011, he dealt with a lot of criticism.
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Many questioned his vision, size, and mainly his ability to become a quality floor-general. Now currently in his 6th NBA season, you could make a case that Walker is one of the best all-around point guards in the Eastern Conference. Last season, Walker had his breakout season, posting career highs in points, rebounds, free throws attempts, field goal percentage, three-point percentage, true shooting percentage, offensive rating and player efficiency rating.
This season, Walker is having himself another career year for the Charlotte Hornets. Right now, he’s averaging 24.2 points per game on 47.5 percent shooting from the field and 43.4 percent from long distance. Kemba is 13th in the league in scoring, ahead of guys like LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, and John Wall.
Kemba’s versatility and gifted two-way abilities is what makes him so lethal on the basketball court. Besides his jump shot, especially in the mid-range, Walker can get by almost any defender because of his unique speed and quickness.
One of the things that stands out now about Kemba’s game is the maturity he shows. He plays with a sense of calmness and doesn’t look to be in a huge rush to make a play. He plays the game at his pace and it allows everything to come much easier to him. Kemba Walker has arrived and it’s time we give him our respect. He’s an elite point guard in this game today and none of us should question that any longer.