[font="Times New Roman"]Game 66: Utah Blues (36-30) @ Charlotte Wildcats (25-40)
Final Score: UTA 113, CHA 110
Notable Performances:
SF Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (18 PTS, 5 AST, 11 REB)
PG Kemba Walker (23 PTS, 4 AST)
C Bismack Biyombo (14 PTS, 10 REB, 4 BLK)
Game 67: Charlotte Wildcats (25-41) @ Indiana Racers (24-42)
Final Score: CHA 91, IND 100
Notable Performances:
PG Kemba Walker (22 PTS, 4 AST, 2 REB)
C Bismack Biyombo (10 PTS, 12 REB. 2 BLK)
PF Markieff Morris (10 PTS, 5 REB)
Game 68: Charlotte Wildcats (25-42) @ Chicago Bison (33-36)
Final Score: CHA 80, CHI 88
Notable Performances:
SG Gerald Henderson (15 PTS, 8 REB)
PF Markieff Morris (7 PTS, 10 REB, 2 BLK)
C Bismack Biyombo (12 PTS, 5 REB, 4 BLK)
Game 69: Boston Irish (27-41) @ Charlotte Wildcats (25-43)
Final Score: BOS 114, CHA 89
Notable Performances:
SF Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (16 PTS, 3 AST, 7 REB)
C Bismack Biyombo (12 PTS, 7 REB, 3 BLK)
Game 70: Charlotte Wildcats (25-44) @ Boston Irish (28-41)
Final Score: CHA 112, BOS 108
Notable Performances:
PF Markieff Morris (24 PTS, 8 REB, 2 BLK)[Player of the Game]
SG Kemba Walker (14 PTS, 8 AST, 5 REB)
C Bismack Biyombo (6 PTS, 10 REB, 6 BLK)
Current Record: 26-44
While this was hardly the first time this year that the Wildcats have dropped five games in a row, it was becoming increasingly clear that we did not have the experience or endurance to remain as competitive down the stretch as we did throughout the rest of the season. As we limped towards the end of the season, I encouraged my team to remain strong and use the remaining time to the best of their advantage.[/font]
Charlotte Wildcats
by propthink » Fri May 31, 2013 4:17 pm
[font="Times New Roman"]Game 71: Philadelphia Freedom (42-30) @ Charlotte Wildcats (26-44)
Final Score: PHI 106, CHA 88
Notable Performances:
C Jeremy Tyler (14 PTS, 10 REB)
SG Ben Gordon (13 PTS, 7 REB)
PG Kemba Walker (12 PTS, 3 AST, 6 REB)
Game 72: Chicago Bison (36-36) @ Charlotte Wildcats (26-45)
Final Score: CHI 117, CHA 102
Notable Performances:
SG Gerald Henderson (25 PTS, 2 AST, 2 REB)
PG Kemba Walker (16 PTS, 8 AST, 5 REB)
SF Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (11 PTS, 7 AST, 8 REB)
Game 73: Charlotte Wildcats (26-46) @ Washington Americans (39-34)
Final Score: CHA 102, WAS 97
Notable Performances:
PG Kemba Walker (20 PTS, 2 AST, 5 REB)[Player of the Game]
C Bismack Biyombo (10 PTS, 7 REB)
SG Gerald Henderson (15 PTS, 6 REB)
Game 74: Toronto Dinos (13-60) @ Charlotte Wildcats (27-46)
Final Score: TOR 102, CHA 93
Notable Performances:
C Bismack Biyombo (16 PTS, 15 REB, 5 BLK)
SG Gerald Henderson (16 PTS, 8 REB)
SF Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (11 PTS, 7 AST, 5 REB)
Game 75: Indiana Racers (27-49) @ Charlotte Wildcats (27-47)
Final Score: IND 90, CHA 111
Notable Performances:
PG Kemba Walker (29 PTS, 10 AST, 6 REB)
C Bismack Biyombo (14 PTS, 4 REB, 4 BLK)
Current Record: 28-47
The Wildcats seemed to have pulled themselves together somewhat over the past few games. Finishing strong would have a significant impact on the future development of this team; my goal is to finish with at least thirty wins. In the grand scheme of things that may not be very impressive, but coming off of the worst season in RBA history, thirty wins seems pretty solid.[/font]
Final Score: PHI 106, CHA 88
Notable Performances:
C Jeremy Tyler (14 PTS, 10 REB)
SG Ben Gordon (13 PTS, 7 REB)
PG Kemba Walker (12 PTS, 3 AST, 6 REB)
Game 72: Chicago Bison (36-36) @ Charlotte Wildcats (26-45)
Final Score: CHI 117, CHA 102
Notable Performances:
SG Gerald Henderson (25 PTS, 2 AST, 2 REB)
PG Kemba Walker (16 PTS, 8 AST, 5 REB)
SF Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (11 PTS, 7 AST, 8 REB)
Game 73: Charlotte Wildcats (26-46) @ Washington Americans (39-34)
Final Score: CHA 102, WAS 97
Notable Performances:
PG Kemba Walker (20 PTS, 2 AST, 5 REB)[Player of the Game]
C Bismack Biyombo (10 PTS, 7 REB)
SG Gerald Henderson (15 PTS, 6 REB)
Game 74: Toronto Dinos (13-60) @ Charlotte Wildcats (27-46)
Final Score: TOR 102, CHA 93
Notable Performances:
C Bismack Biyombo (16 PTS, 15 REB, 5 BLK)
SG Gerald Henderson (16 PTS, 8 REB)
SF Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (11 PTS, 7 AST, 5 REB)
Game 75: Indiana Racers (27-49) @ Charlotte Wildcats (27-47)
Final Score: IND 90, CHA 111
Notable Performances:
PG Kemba Walker (29 PTS, 10 AST, 6 REB)
C Bismack Biyombo (14 PTS, 4 REB, 4 BLK)
Current Record: 28-47
The Wildcats seemed to have pulled themselves together somewhat over the past few games. Finishing strong would have a significant impact on the future development of this team; my goal is to finish with at least thirty wins. In the grand scheme of things that may not be very impressive, but coming off of the worst season in RBA history, thirty wins seems pretty solid.[/font]
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by propthink » Fri May 31, 2013 4:20 pm
[font="Times New Roman"]Game 76: Charlotte Wildcats (28-47) @ Orlando Mystics (44-32)
Final Score: CHA 75, ORL 94
Notable Performances:
PG Kemba Walker (13 PTS, 4 AST, 5 REB)
SG Gerald Henderson (13 PTS, 2 REB)
Game 77: Charlotte Wildcats (28-48) @ Dallas Rangers (41-36)
Final Score: CHA 79, DAL 112
Notable Performances:
PG Kemba Walker (16 PTS, 4 REB)
C Bismack Biyombo (8 PTS, 8 REB, 2 BLK)
Game 78: Memphis Roar (38-39) @ Charlotte Wildcats (28-49)
Final Score: MEM 94, CHA 88
Notable Performances:
PG Kemba Walker (12 PTS, 3 AST, 4 REB)
PF Markieff Morris (14 PTS, 6 REB)
SG Ben Gordon (15 PTS, 1 REB)
Game 79: Boston Irish (31-48) @ Charlotte Wildcats (28-50)
Final Score: BOS 86, CHA 81
Notable Performances:
SF Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (12 PTS, 8 AST, 9 REB)
SG Gerald Henderson (18 PTS, 4 REB)
PG Kemba Walker (10 PTS, 5 AST, 5 REB)
Game 80: Charlotte Wildcats (28-51) @ Brooklyn Hoops (25-54)
Final Score: CHA 109, BKY 116
Notable Performances:
SG Ben Gordon (23 PTS, 3 AST, 4 REB)
SF Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14 PTS, 2 AST)
C Bismack Biyombo (10 PTS, 6 REB)
Game 81: Charlotte Wildcats (28-52) @ Chicago Bison (39-41)
Final Score: CHA 107, CHI 101
Notable Performances:
SF Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (17 PTS, 5 AST, 4 REB)[Player of the Game]
PG Kemba Walker (14 PTS, 7 AST, 5 REB)
SG Gerald Henderson (17 PTS, 3 AST, 4 REB)
Game 82: Miami Burn (50-31) @ Charlotte Wildcats (29-52)
Final Score: MIA 113, CHA 104
Notable Performances:
SG Ben Gordon (25 PTS, 2 AST, 3 REB)
SF Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (11 PTS, 3 AST, 8 REB)
Current Record: 29-53
The Wildcats have continued to struggle mightily; in fact we were only able to win one out of the past seven games. We have really lost our step down the stretch and it has become increasingly obviously that there is a lot of work ahead of us if we want to remain competitive throughout the season.[/font]
Final Score: CHA 75, ORL 94
Notable Performances:
PG Kemba Walker (13 PTS, 4 AST, 5 REB)
SG Gerald Henderson (13 PTS, 2 REB)
Game 77: Charlotte Wildcats (28-48) @ Dallas Rangers (41-36)
Final Score: CHA 79, DAL 112
Notable Performances:
PG Kemba Walker (16 PTS, 4 REB)
C Bismack Biyombo (8 PTS, 8 REB, 2 BLK)
Game 78: Memphis Roar (38-39) @ Charlotte Wildcats (28-49)
Final Score: MEM 94, CHA 88
Notable Performances:
PG Kemba Walker (12 PTS, 3 AST, 4 REB)
PF Markieff Morris (14 PTS, 6 REB)
SG Ben Gordon (15 PTS, 1 REB)
Game 79: Boston Irish (31-48) @ Charlotte Wildcats (28-50)
Final Score: BOS 86, CHA 81
Notable Performances:
SF Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (12 PTS, 8 AST, 9 REB)
SG Gerald Henderson (18 PTS, 4 REB)
PG Kemba Walker (10 PTS, 5 AST, 5 REB)
Game 80: Charlotte Wildcats (28-51) @ Brooklyn Hoops (25-54)
Final Score: CHA 109, BKY 116
Notable Performances:
SG Ben Gordon (23 PTS, 3 AST, 4 REB)
SF Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14 PTS, 2 AST)
C Bismack Biyombo (10 PTS, 6 REB)
Game 81: Charlotte Wildcats (28-52) @ Chicago Bison (39-41)
Final Score: CHA 107, CHI 101
Notable Performances:
SF Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (17 PTS, 5 AST, 4 REB)[Player of the Game]
PG Kemba Walker (14 PTS, 7 AST, 5 REB)
SG Gerald Henderson (17 PTS, 3 AST, 4 REB)
Game 82: Miami Burn (50-31) @ Charlotte Wildcats (29-52)
Final Score: MIA 113, CHA 104
Notable Performances:
SG Ben Gordon (25 PTS, 2 AST, 3 REB)
SF Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (11 PTS, 3 AST, 8 REB)
Current Record: 29-53
The Wildcats have continued to struggle mightily; in fact we were only able to win one out of the past seven games. We have really lost our step down the stretch and it has become increasingly obviously that there is a lot of work ahead of us if we want to remain competitive throughout the season.[/font]
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by propthink » Fri May 31, 2013 4:24 pm
[font="Times New Roman"]Charlotte Wildcats Quarterly Report
Current Record: 29-53 (0.354%)
5th in Southeast Division; 12th in Eastern Conference
Team Leaders:
PPG: K. Walker (15.5), G. Henderson (12.9), B. Gordon (11.7)
APG: K. Walker (5.3), K. Marshall (4.2), M. Kidd-Gilchrist (4.2)
RPG: B. Biyombo (7.5), M. Kidd-Gilchrist (5.3), M. Morris (5.1)
SPG: M. Kidd-Gilchrist (1.5), K. Walker (1.1), M. Morris (0.9)
BPG: B. Biyombo (2.8), E. Udoh (1.8), M. Kidd-Gilchrist (1.1)
FG%: J. Leuer (.537), S. Robinson (.520), T. Harris (.475)
3P%: S. Robinson (.370), B. Gordon (.362), K. Marshall (.354)
FT%: J. Leuer (.889), B. Gordon (.878), K. Walker (.848)
The Wildcats seemed to have struggled more down the final stretch of the season than during any other point throughout the year. They only managed to win six of their final twenty-two games and, unfortunately, they barely missed the thirty-win mark.
Our team was very talented and motivated, but ultimately we lacked the depth and experience to keep our momentum ahead of us. A lack of focus, wisdom and endurance weakened our efforts during these final weeks, and it was apparent that there was much work ahead of us during the off-season. On the other hand, many of us still breathed a sigh of relief; despite our inconsistencies we were still able to exceed many of the expectations forced upon us as the season began.[/font]
Current Record: 29-53 (0.354%)
5th in Southeast Division; 12th in Eastern Conference
Team Leaders:
PPG: K. Walker (15.5), G. Henderson (12.9), B. Gordon (11.7)
APG: K. Walker (5.3), K. Marshall (4.2), M. Kidd-Gilchrist (4.2)
RPG: B. Biyombo (7.5), M. Kidd-Gilchrist (5.3), M. Morris (5.1)
SPG: M. Kidd-Gilchrist (1.5), K. Walker (1.1), M. Morris (0.9)
BPG: B. Biyombo (2.8), E. Udoh (1.8), M. Kidd-Gilchrist (1.1)
FG%: J. Leuer (.537), S. Robinson (.520), T. Harris (.475)
3P%: S. Robinson (.370), B. Gordon (.362), K. Marshall (.354)
FT%: J. Leuer (.889), B. Gordon (.878), K. Walker (.848)
The Wildcats seemed to have struggled more down the final stretch of the season than during any other point throughout the year. They only managed to win six of their final twenty-two games and, unfortunately, they barely missed the thirty-win mark.
Our team was very talented and motivated, but ultimately we lacked the depth and experience to keep our momentum ahead of us. A lack of focus, wisdom and endurance weakened our efforts during these final weeks, and it was apparent that there was much work ahead of us during the off-season. On the other hand, many of us still breathed a sigh of relief; despite our inconsistencies we were still able to exceed many of the expectations forced upon us as the season began.[/font]
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by propthink » Fri May 31, 2013 7:36 pm
[font="Times New Roman"]Season 1, Chapter 9
It should be noted that the Charlotte Wildcats were the only team from the Southeast Division that did not make it into the playoffs. In fact, all four of those teams won at least forty games during the regular season. I believe it is safe to conclude that the Southeast Division is the toughest within the Eastern Conference.
Conference Quarter Finals
Not a single team was swept in four games. Milwaukee, Chicago, and New York were all eliminated in five, having been beat by the top three teams from the Southeast Division. Los Angeles was taken out in game six while Philadelphia, Dallas, New Orleans and San Antonio all advanced in game seven (Dallas beating Oklahoma City had to be one of the biggest upsets of the season).
Conference Semi-Finals
Philadelphia was swept by Orlando, guaranteeing an All-Southeast Division showdown during the conference finals. Miami and San Antonio both advanced after game five. Unbelievably, Dallas beat New Orleans in six games and advanced to the next round.
Conference Finals
Once again, nobody was swept in four games, although Miami did eliminate Orlando in game five. The western conference final was a serious nail-biter; it was David and Goliath, and after six games, the series was tied. San Antonio ended up securing a trip to the finals with a thirty-three point win in game seven, but one could not soon forget just how close the Dallas Rangers were to their Cinderella story.
The Finals
Miami was back in the finals again to defend their championship. It was San Antonio, however, that drew first blood. In fact, they won the first two games of the series, but Miami was able to stop the bleeding in game three. That did little to deter the persistent Outlaws, who went on to win the next two games and earn the Regional Basketball Association Championship.
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It should be noted that the Charlotte Wildcats were the only team from the Southeast Division that did not make it into the playoffs. In fact, all four of those teams won at least forty games during the regular season. I believe it is safe to conclude that the Southeast Division is the toughest within the Eastern Conference.
Conference Quarter Finals
Not a single team was swept in four games. Milwaukee, Chicago, and New York were all eliminated in five, having been beat by the top three teams from the Southeast Division. Los Angeles was taken out in game six while Philadelphia, Dallas, New Orleans and San Antonio all advanced in game seven (Dallas beating Oklahoma City had to be one of the biggest upsets of the season).
Conference Semi-Finals
Philadelphia was swept by Orlando, guaranteeing an All-Southeast Division showdown during the conference finals. Miami and San Antonio both advanced after game five. Unbelievably, Dallas beat New Orleans in six games and advanced to the next round.
Conference Finals
Once again, nobody was swept in four games, although Miami did eliminate Orlando in game five. The western conference final was a serious nail-biter; it was David and Goliath, and after six games, the series was tied. San Antonio ended up securing a trip to the finals with a thirty-three point win in game seven, but one could not soon forget just how close the Dallas Rangers were to their Cinderella story.
The Finals
Miami was back in the finals again to defend their championship. It was San Antonio, however, that drew first blood. In fact, they won the first two games of the series, but Miami was able to stop the bleeding in game three. That did little to deter the persistent Outlaws, who went on to win the next two games and earn the Regional Basketball Association Championship.
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by propthink » Fri May 31, 2013 7:38 pm
[font="Times New Roman"]Season 1, Chapter 10
The draft lottery was to be held before the season could officially conclude. The Charlotte Wildcats were ranked 26th in the league; we were given a 9.70% chance of drawing a top-three pick. As luck would have it we actually ended up with the second overall pick in the upcoming draft (Brooklyn will be choosing first). Having such a high draft pick two years in a row could only be good news for the future of this franchise.
The player awards were announced shortly thereafter. Chris Paul of the Los Angeles Riders (20.3/10.9/4.7/2.3) was given the title of Most Valuable Player. Defensive Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year both went to Anthony Davis (11.1/1.6/8.1/1.4/4.0). Manu Ginobili was named Sixth Man of the Year (15.6/4.1/3.7/0.7/0.4) while Oklahoma City head coach Scott Brooks walked away with Coach of the Year honors.
The All-League First Team was comprised of Chris Paul, Louis Williams, Kevin Durant, LaMarcus Aldridge, and Dwight Howard. All-League Second Team honors went to Russell Westbrook, Jason Terry, Lebron James, Greg Monroe, and Andrew Bynum. Filling out the All-League Third Team were Stephen Curry, Eric Gordon, Paul Pierce, Paul Millsap, and DeMarcus Cousins.
All-Defense First Team included Chris Paul, Tony Allen, Kawhi Leonard, Anthony Davis and Marc Gasol, while All-Defense second team included Mike Conley, Paul George, Lebron James, Serge Ibaka and Dwight Howard. Damien Lillard, Bradley Beal, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Anthony Davis, and Andre Drummond were all given All-Rookie First honors, while Kendall Marshall, Terrence Ross, Stanley Robinson, Thomas Robinson, and Jonas Valanciunas were all included in the All-Rookie Second Team roster.
The following day, I received a call from Charlotte Wildcats owner Jordan Michaels:
“Hello Joe, now that the season is all over I thought we’d have a quick chat about it. So tell me, how do you rate your performance this season?”
I knew that there was still a lot of work ahead of us, and I had no intentions of being dishonest about how the team was developing: “Okay, but I could have done better.”
“Well you met or exceeded the goals we talked about at the beginning of the season so I can’t ask for much more than that. Would you like to come back for another season?”
I was relieved that I was not being put on the hot seat due to the team’s mediocre performance, regardless of how much of an improvement it was over the previous season. “Thank you. Yes, I will.”
“Good, I’ll give you a call to discuss the next season with a couple of days.”[/font]
The draft lottery was to be held before the season could officially conclude. The Charlotte Wildcats were ranked 26th in the league; we were given a 9.70% chance of drawing a top-three pick. As luck would have it we actually ended up with the second overall pick in the upcoming draft (Brooklyn will be choosing first). Having such a high draft pick two years in a row could only be good news for the future of this franchise.
The player awards were announced shortly thereafter. Chris Paul of the Los Angeles Riders (20.3/10.9/4.7/2.3) was given the title of Most Valuable Player. Defensive Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year both went to Anthony Davis (11.1/1.6/8.1/1.4/4.0). Manu Ginobili was named Sixth Man of the Year (15.6/4.1/3.7/0.7/0.4) while Oklahoma City head coach Scott Brooks walked away with Coach of the Year honors.
The All-League First Team was comprised of Chris Paul, Louis Williams, Kevin Durant, LaMarcus Aldridge, and Dwight Howard. All-League Second Team honors went to Russell Westbrook, Jason Terry, Lebron James, Greg Monroe, and Andrew Bynum. Filling out the All-League Third Team were Stephen Curry, Eric Gordon, Paul Pierce, Paul Millsap, and DeMarcus Cousins.
All-Defense First Team included Chris Paul, Tony Allen, Kawhi Leonard, Anthony Davis and Marc Gasol, while All-Defense second team included Mike Conley, Paul George, Lebron James, Serge Ibaka and Dwight Howard. Damien Lillard, Bradley Beal, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Anthony Davis, and Andre Drummond were all given All-Rookie First honors, while Kendall Marshall, Terrence Ross, Stanley Robinson, Thomas Robinson, and Jonas Valanciunas were all included in the All-Rookie Second Team roster.
The following day, I received a call from Charlotte Wildcats owner Jordan Michaels:
“Hello Joe, now that the season is all over I thought we’d have a quick chat about it. So tell me, how do you rate your performance this season?”
I knew that there was still a lot of work ahead of us, and I had no intentions of being dishonest about how the team was developing: “Okay, but I could have done better.”
“Well you met or exceeded the goals we talked about at the beginning of the season so I can’t ask for much more than that. Would you like to come back for another season?”
I was relieved that I was not being put on the hot seat due to the team’s mediocre performance, regardless of how much of an improvement it was over the previous season. “Thank you. Yes, I will.”
“Good, I’ll give you a call to discuss the next season with a couple of days.”[/font]
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by propthink » Fri May 31, 2013 7:41 pm
[font="Times New Roman"]Charlotte Wildcats: The Year in Review (2012-13)
Final Record: 29-53 (0.354%)
5th in Southeast Division; 12th in Eastern Conference; 26th in Regional Basketball Association
Points Per Game: 93.2 (30)
Assists Per Game: 20.4 (19)
Rebounds Per Game: 43.3 (12)
Blocks Per Game: 8.4 (1)
Steals Per Game: 8.5 (18)
Turnovers Per Game: 15.9 (18)
Team Leaders:
MPG: K. Walker (32.4), M. Kidd-Gilchrist (30.5), B. Biyombo (27.5)
PPG: K. Walker (15.5), G. Henderson (12.9), B. Gordon (11.7)
APG: K. Walker (5.3), K. Marshall (4.2), M. Kidd-Gilchrist (4.2)
RPG: Bismack Biyombo (7.5), M. Kidd-Gilchrist (5.3), M. Morris (5.1)
SPG: M. Kidd-Gilchrist (1.5), K. Walker (1.1), M. Morris (0.9)
BPG: B. Biyombo (2.8), E. Udoh (1.8), M. Kidd-Gilchrist (1.1)
FG%: J. Leuer (.537), S. Robinson (.520), T. Harris (.475)
3P%: S. Robinson (.370), B. Gordon (.362), K. Marshall (.354)
FT%: J. Leuer (.889), B. Gordon (.878), K. Walker (.848)
Player Awards:
Rookie Game Starter (M. Kidd-Gilchrist)
Rookie Game Reserve (K. Marshall)
Sophomore Game Starter (B. Biyombo)
Sophomore Game Reserve (K. Walker, J. Tyler)
Slam Dunk Contest Champion (S. Robinson)
RBA All-Rookie First Team (M. Kidd-Gilchrist)
RBA All-Rookie Second Team (K. Marshall, S. Robinson)
All things considered, this was a successful season for the Charlotte Wildcats. By no means was our performance particularly excellent, but from the perspective of a franchise looking to stabilize itself and establish a solid foundation of young talent, we were certainly successful. Our biggest concern heading into the off-season was our scoring potential; while we were a top-twenty team in every other statistical category, we were dead last in the league for scoring, averaging only 93.2 points per game.
PG Kemba Walker (15.5 PPG, 5.3 APG, 4.7 RPG, 1.1 SPG, 0.4 BPG)
Walker was the face of the franchise throughout the year, leading the team in minutes per game, points per game, and assists per game, in addition to being a leader himself out on the court. However, his field goal percentage was only 0.383%, second-to-last on the entire roster, and he only nailed 0.322% of his three pointers. Fortunately, with two years left on his rookie contract, he should have time to develop his shot.
SG Gerald Henderson (12.9 PPG, 1.1 APG, 3.7 RPG, 0.8 SPG, 0.3 BPG)
Henderson’s numbers are pretty solid considering the fact that he shared time at the shooting guard position with Ben Gordon. However, his rookie contract is up and he is going to want a lot of money if we want him to stick around.
SG Ben Gordon (11.7 PPG, 1.1 APG, 2.9 RPG, 0.7 SPG, 0.1 BPG)
Gordon’s numbers rival that of fellow shooting guard Gerald Henderson, but he is set to earn over thirteen million dollars next year on the final leg of his contract. He is a consistent player, but we will be searching for ways to get rid of his contract early.
SF Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (10.3 PPG, 4.2 APG, 5.3 RPG, 1.5 SPG, 1.1 BPG)
Kidd-Gilchrist may not have put on the same kind of defensive show as fellow rookie and former teammate Anthony Davis, but he was a pretty big influence on the defensive side of the ball, earning RBA All-Rookie First Team honors. His performance might not have been spectacular overall, but he is still very young and inexperienced; only time will develop his talent any further.
PF Markieff Morris (7.4 PPG, 1.0 APG, 5.1 RPG, 0.9 SPG, 1.0 BPG)
I was hardly sold on the idea of Morris being the future of the Charlotte Wildcats, but he filled an immediate need at the power forward position and put up some big games when it mattered. His future with the team was uncertain, but he appeared to be worth keeping (even if it meant playing off the bench sometime in the future).
C Bismack Biyombo (9.1 PPG, 0.8 APG, 7.5 RPG, 0.7 SPG, 2.8 BPG)
Biyombo’s stats may not seem particularly impressive, but he was a major force on the defensive side of the ball throughout the season, recording a total of eighteen double-doubles and four player of the game honors. His offensive game needs work, but he is already an excellent rebounder and an elite shot blocker.
Ultimately we had accomplished exactly what we intended to do: develop a foundation of young players around which the rest of the team could be rebuilt. There was still a lot of player development ahead of us, but now we could begin to fill in some of the missing pieces and iron out some of the details. The Charlotte Wildcats were still a ways off from being truly relevant, but we were beginning to make that slow climb to the top.[/font]
Final Record: 29-53 (0.354%)
5th in Southeast Division; 12th in Eastern Conference; 26th in Regional Basketball Association
Points Per Game: 93.2 (30)
Assists Per Game: 20.4 (19)
Rebounds Per Game: 43.3 (12)
Blocks Per Game: 8.4 (1)
Steals Per Game: 8.5 (18)
Turnovers Per Game: 15.9 (18)
Team Leaders:
MPG: K. Walker (32.4), M. Kidd-Gilchrist (30.5), B. Biyombo (27.5)
PPG: K. Walker (15.5), G. Henderson (12.9), B. Gordon (11.7)
APG: K. Walker (5.3), K. Marshall (4.2), M. Kidd-Gilchrist (4.2)
RPG: Bismack Biyombo (7.5), M. Kidd-Gilchrist (5.3), M. Morris (5.1)
SPG: M. Kidd-Gilchrist (1.5), K. Walker (1.1), M. Morris (0.9)
BPG: B. Biyombo (2.8), E. Udoh (1.8), M. Kidd-Gilchrist (1.1)
FG%: J. Leuer (.537), S. Robinson (.520), T. Harris (.475)
3P%: S. Robinson (.370), B. Gordon (.362), K. Marshall (.354)
FT%: J. Leuer (.889), B. Gordon (.878), K. Walker (.848)
Player Awards:
Rookie Game Starter (M. Kidd-Gilchrist)
Rookie Game Reserve (K. Marshall)
Sophomore Game Starter (B. Biyombo)
Sophomore Game Reserve (K. Walker, J. Tyler)
Slam Dunk Contest Champion (S. Robinson)
RBA All-Rookie First Team (M. Kidd-Gilchrist)
RBA All-Rookie Second Team (K. Marshall, S. Robinson)
All things considered, this was a successful season for the Charlotte Wildcats. By no means was our performance particularly excellent, but from the perspective of a franchise looking to stabilize itself and establish a solid foundation of young talent, we were certainly successful. Our biggest concern heading into the off-season was our scoring potential; while we were a top-twenty team in every other statistical category, we were dead last in the league for scoring, averaging only 93.2 points per game.
PG Kemba Walker (15.5 PPG, 5.3 APG, 4.7 RPG, 1.1 SPG, 0.4 BPG)
Walker was the face of the franchise throughout the year, leading the team in minutes per game, points per game, and assists per game, in addition to being a leader himself out on the court. However, his field goal percentage was only 0.383%, second-to-last on the entire roster, and he only nailed 0.322% of his three pointers. Fortunately, with two years left on his rookie contract, he should have time to develop his shot.
SG Gerald Henderson (12.9 PPG, 1.1 APG, 3.7 RPG, 0.8 SPG, 0.3 BPG)
Henderson’s numbers are pretty solid considering the fact that he shared time at the shooting guard position with Ben Gordon. However, his rookie contract is up and he is going to want a lot of money if we want him to stick around.
SG Ben Gordon (11.7 PPG, 1.1 APG, 2.9 RPG, 0.7 SPG, 0.1 BPG)
Gordon’s numbers rival that of fellow shooting guard Gerald Henderson, but he is set to earn over thirteen million dollars next year on the final leg of his contract. He is a consistent player, but we will be searching for ways to get rid of his contract early.
SF Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (10.3 PPG, 4.2 APG, 5.3 RPG, 1.5 SPG, 1.1 BPG)
Kidd-Gilchrist may not have put on the same kind of defensive show as fellow rookie and former teammate Anthony Davis, but he was a pretty big influence on the defensive side of the ball, earning RBA All-Rookie First Team honors. His performance might not have been spectacular overall, but he is still very young and inexperienced; only time will develop his talent any further.
PF Markieff Morris (7.4 PPG, 1.0 APG, 5.1 RPG, 0.9 SPG, 1.0 BPG)
I was hardly sold on the idea of Morris being the future of the Charlotte Wildcats, but he filled an immediate need at the power forward position and put up some big games when it mattered. His future with the team was uncertain, but he appeared to be worth keeping (even if it meant playing off the bench sometime in the future).
C Bismack Biyombo (9.1 PPG, 0.8 APG, 7.5 RPG, 0.7 SPG, 2.8 BPG)
Biyombo’s stats may not seem particularly impressive, but he was a major force on the defensive side of the ball throughout the season, recording a total of eighteen double-doubles and four player of the game honors. His offensive game needs work, but he is already an excellent rebounder and an elite shot blocker.
Ultimately we had accomplished exactly what we intended to do: develop a foundation of young players around which the rest of the team could be rebuilt. There was still a lot of player development ahead of us, but now we could begin to fill in some of the missing pieces and iron out some of the details. The Charlotte Wildcats were still a ways off from being truly relevant, but we were beginning to make that slow climb to the top.[/font]
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