Fansided

Holiday wish list for every NBA team

By Ernest Shepard

Jun 14, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) fights for a loose ball with Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) and Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) during the third quarter in game five of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 14, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) fights for a loose ball with Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) and Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) during the third quarter in game five of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 16, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (4) and forward Evan Fournier (10) watch as Magic forward Channing Frye (8) fouls Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) under the net during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Amway Center. The Orlando Magic won 113-98. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 16, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (4) and forward Evan Fournier (10) watch as Magic forward Channing Frye (8) fouls Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) under the net during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Amway Center. The Orlando Magic won 113-98. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

Charlotte Hornets

If only Kemba Walker was a few inches taller. Things would be vastly different if he was closer to 6’5” than 5’5”. Walker can dominate a game now. If he were bigger he would be unstoppable. Ah, such is life.

Besides Kemba Walker growing taller, the Hornets need to gain some consistency. Consistency would generate the buzz needed to keep the fans interested, while gaining new ones.

It is wishful thinking to believe that the Charlotte Hornets are anywhere close to an NBA championship. They are not that far away from becoming a perennial playoff team.

Many wondered the direction of the Hornets/Bobcats a few seasons ago. How the recent draft picks pan out will reveal what the front office planned on doing. So far, so good.

Losing forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist for the season hurts. On the flip side, establishing a true home court advantage has helped. This season is all about creating a winning culture. The Hornets are in the position to do by making the playoffs. Even if they wind up with a low seed and a short-lived postseason appearance, what Charlotte needs is to get in the tournament. Then they must keep things going by making the playoffs a consecutive season. Doing so will win the fans over and make Charlotte an attractive destination for free agents.

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