The Charlotte Hornets have been in the basement of the NBA for the past decade. However, things are looking up. LaMelo Ball looks great when he is healthy. He has holes in his game, but overall, he is a positive on the court. Brandon Miller looked like a home run pick last season and there are many other surrounding pieces that are promising. The Hornets are now bringing in a veteran to help the locker room. They have signed veteran forward Taj Gibson to a one-year deal.
Charlotte Hornets Sign Taj Gibson
It seems unlikely that Taj Gibson will see the court much for the Charlotte Hornets. Mark Williams and Nick Richards are promising young players who will get more playing time. However, this type of signing is one that can help those young players. Many superstars reveal the one veteran on the team that doesn’t play much but is vital to how the team runs. Udonis Haslem for the Miami Heat sat on the bench for years but players raved about his presence.
In limited action with the Knicks and Pistons last year, he averaged 1.7 points and 1.9 rebounds. In his prime, he was a vital part of the Derrick Rose-led Chicago Bulls. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports the deal is for one year and $3.3 million. This will be Gibson’s 16th year in the league.
2024-25 Outlook
The Charlotte Hornets have the advantage of being in the Eastern Conference. While there are many quality teams at the top, the conference isn’t as deep as the West. If they can get the pieces on the court to gel together, they could sneak into the play-in. The biggest thing for this team is health. When everyone is on the court, the play is good. However, players like Ball have been injured for large parts of the year which stunts growth.
Will Taj Gibson be able to give the Charlotte Hornets the boost they need from the bench? This team has been floundering for so long that something has to happen or they could be due for another massive rebuild.
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