Kemba Analysis On Grantland (Zach Lowe)

[Gurleyman]

An interesting read, complimentary in places, critical in others. It'll be a big year for him to assert his status as Charlotte's point guard for the future. He made a ton of strides the second half of last year as a passer, developing great chemistry with Al Jeff - but his shot failed him as his passing improved. If he puts it all together, he could pass some folks and be a top 10 type PG who Charlotte will pay to keep.

http://grantland.com/the-triangle/kemba-walker-charlotte-hornets-contract-extension/

 

[BoatShow]

He played as well as you'll see someone play while getting swept this past post season.

 

[ihatepants]

Point guard is such a deep position in the NBA, though. I dont think Kemba can be top 10 with so many better players ahead of him. His size also limits his potential.

 

[nomar]

An interesting read, complimentary in places, critical in others. It'll be a big year for him to assert his status as Charlotte's point guard for the future. He made a ton of strides the second half of last year as a passer, developing great chemistry with Al Jeff - but his shot failed him as his passing improved. If he puts it all together, he could pass some folks and be a top 10 type PG who Charlotte will pay to keep.

http://grantland.com/the-triangle/kemba-walker-charlotte-hornets-contract-extension/

Lowe is the best NBA writer on the planet (he knows every team, personnel- and salary-wise, so his analysis of every team/player takes into account the league as a whole; it's remarkable) so it comes as no surprise that this was extremely informative. The one thing he didn't mention in an otherwise fair piece is that Kemba's development -- and numbers -- were hampered by injuries last year. He was healthy in the playoffs and it showed.