If the Bobcats are to succeed now and in the future, their 5 newcomers must acheive some important goals this season. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist was the 2nd overall pick in the draft and he must show he is worthy of that pick. He needs to become a star, not a Kevin Durant type of star, (that would be nice), but maybe just a Gerald Wallace type of star. The Bobcats also selected Vanderbilt forward Jeff Taylor in second round. Many thought he should have been a late first round pick. He needs to prove that he should have been picked that high by becoming a solid contributor off the bench. Free agent aquisition Ben Gordon must get the Bobcats out of last place in 3 point percentage and help lead and mentor the young guys. Brendan Haywood needs to rebound and defend the rim and Ramon Sessions must take care of the ball and provide a spark off the bench. As for Kemba Walker and Bismack Biyombo, they should take a big step forward after having a full offseason and training camp.
Even if all these individual goals are acheived, the Bobcats will still be challenged with meshing the rookies, free agents, and established vets into one cohesive, complimentary unit. That task rests with first year NBA coach Mike Dunlap. If he can acheive that, the Bobcats will win 25 games and be on their way to respectability.
Charlotte Bobcats
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Bobcats have league's full attention at No.2 pick in NBA Draft
By Ryan Fagan of the Sporting News
Holding the No. 2 pick in Thursday’s draft, the Bobcats control the fates of a handful of potential future All-Stars. It’s a long-foregone conclusion that the New Orleans Hornets will make Anthony Davis the first selection of the draft, and it’s generally assumed that the group of Bradley Beal, Thomas Robinson, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and Harrison Barnes will go with the following four picks.
Where those players land and what order they’re selected in depends on what the Bobcats decide to do with that No. 2 pick, and they’re not giving out any hints. The final words from general manager Rich Cho at the end of his Wednesday afternoon press conference: “Like I’ve said, we’re going to look at all options.”
The Bobcats could, of course, keep the pick and draft a player. They could trade down within the top five and pick up and extra draft choice or two. They could shock everybody with a completely unexpected trade involving current players and other draft picks.
“I don’t think we want to comment specifically on any teams or any trade rumors, but we are looking at every opportunity,” Cho said. “But again, we’re really happy at No. 2, and we think we’re going to be a terrific player there, and so it would take something really enticing to move back.”
You can read the rest of the article here: Bobcats have league's full attention at No.2 pick in NBA Draft
Holding the No. 2 pick in Thursday’s draft, the Bobcats control the fates of a handful of potential future All-Stars. It’s a long-foregone conclusion that the New Orleans Hornets will make Anthony Davis the first selection of the draft, and it’s generally assumed that the group of Bradley Beal, Thomas Robinson, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and Harrison Barnes will go with the following four picks.
Where those players land and what order they’re selected in depends on what the Bobcats decide to do with that No. 2 pick, and they’re not giving out any hints. The final words from general manager Rich Cho at the end of his Wednesday afternoon press conference: “Like I’ve said, we’re going to look at all options.”
The Bobcats could, of course, keep the pick and draft a player. They could trade down within the top five and pick up and extra draft choice or two. They could shock everybody with a completely unexpected trade involving current players and other draft picks.
“I don’t think we want to comment specifically on any teams or any trade rumors, but we are looking at every opportunity,” Cho said. “But again, we’re really happy at No. 2, and we think we’re going to be a terrific player there, and so it would take something really enticing to move back.”
You can read the rest of the article here: Bobcats have league's full attention at No.2 pick in NBA Draft
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