


Walker was drafted by Charlotte in 2011 and spent eight years with the franchise before he was traded to the Celtics. He was also the nation’s second leading scorer, averaging 26.7 points that season.

Walker, of course, made his mark in Storrs when he led the Huskies on a magical run to the 2011 NCAA title and was the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player. when Charlotte takes on the Celtics in Boston. Will this lottery pick be awarded the chance to show off his skills this preseason like he did last year? We’ll see on Sunday at 1 p.m. The Hornets have a new coach in New England native Steve Clifford, who has reportedly shown faith in Bouknight during training camp. 10, when he was 9 of 14 from the floor and 6 of 8 from beyond the arc, finishing the game with 24 points in a win over Sacramento. That included his best performance of the season on Dec. Bouknight, who averaged 15.8 points in the preseason last year, had a four-game stretch in December 2021 when he averaged 20.8 minutes and produced 12.5 points per game. When he was awarded more time in selective games Bouknight proved his worth. The various options Charlotte had at their disposal left Bouknight averaging 9.8 minutes per game in his rookie season and he did not see much playing time down the stretch under coach James Borrego. The Hornets, led by LaMelo Ball, have multiple players that can handle the ball and score in the fast break. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) Elsa/Getty Images Show More Show Lessīouknight is set to begin his second season with the Charlotte Hornets, who selected him with the 11th pick in the 2021 NBA Draft.
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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. NEWARK, NJ - JUNE 28: Andre Drummond (R) of the Connecticut Huskies greets NBA Commissioner David Stern (L) after he was selected number nine overall by the Detroit Pistons during the first round of the 2012 NBA Draft at Prudential Center on Jin Newark, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) Tony Dejak / Associated Press Show More Show Less 4 of5 One former UConn star, San Antonio’s Rudy Gay (22), shoots over another, Cleveland’s Andre Drummond (3) in the second half of a game on March 8. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images) Dustin Satloff / Getty Images Show More Show Less 3 of5 NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 17: Kemba Walker #8 of the New York Knicks holds up his jersey after being introduced a press event at Madison Square Garden on Augin New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images) Arturo Holmes/Getty Images Show More Show Less 2 of5 NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 29: NBA commissioner Adam Silver (L) and James Bouknight pose for photos after Bouknight was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets during the 2021 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on Jin New York City.
