NBA: What every team should be thankful for in 2017-18

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 13: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates his three point shot to give the Cleveland Cavaliers the lead over the New York Knicks in the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden on November 13, 2017 in New York City.The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the New York Knicks 104-101. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

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CHARLOTTE, NC – NOVEMBER 01: Malik Monk #1 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts after making a basket against the Milwaukee Bucks during their game at Spectrum Center on November 1, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

Charlotte Hornets

What to be thankful for: Kemba Walker

Let’s be frank. Business isn’t exactly booming for the Charlotte Hornets at the moment, and perhaps a lot of that has to do with the fact that Nic Batum has only played in one game this season.

Although, this team would be even worst off if not for Kemba Walker, who’s one of the most underrated point guards and stars in the NBA.

Walker is averaging 21.5 points and a career best 6.6 assists per game so far this season. Without him in the lineup day in and day out, the Hornets would arguably be the worst team in the Eastern Conference.

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