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The Charlotte Hornets were nothing if not active this summer. They brought in Nicolas Batum, Frank Kaminsky, Jeremy Lin, Spencer Hawes, Jeremy Lamb and Aaron Harrison while parting ways with Lance Stephenson, Noah Vonleh, Gerald Henderson and Bismack Biyombo.
They're seemingly hoping for immediate returns, as almost all of their moves prioritized the present over the future. With Al Jefferson having celebrated his 30th birthday in January, there's a sense of urgency to build something substantial around him while they can.
But offense was this group's Achilles' heel last season (28th in offensive efficiency). More specifically, the Hornets couldn't hold defenses honest from the outside (31.8 three-point percentage, 30th). That could continue to be an issue, as this roster doesn't have reliable scorers along the perimeter.
Kemba Walker is a volume contributor, but his career 39.5 field-goal percentage shows the dangers of placing him in a primary role. Batum has always been a complementary piece (career 11.2 points per game), and that same role seems to fit best with Lin's skill set. Lamb brings more potential than production, and sophomore P.J. Hairston had a rough rookie year (32.3 percent shooting).
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