The Charlotte Hornets have kept their head above water with a 3-2 start despite missing key starters like Kon Knueppel and Coby White. Grant Williams, a key role player, has also been out. The good news? Knueppel's injury seems to…
Writer Eric Smith argues that the Charlotte Hornets urgently require the returns of Kon Knueppel and Coby White from injury to sustain their offensive output. Despite holding a 3-2 start under head coach Charles Lee, Charlotte ranks last in the league with a 102.2 offensive rating due to missing their primary perimeter scorers alongside Brandon Miller.
While the team ranks 11th defensively and leads the NBA in defensive rebounding rate, Smith emphasizes that Miller cannot shoulder the offense alone. Knueppel was recently assigned to practice with the Greensboro Swarm, but the Hornets will need both guards back to contend for a playoff spot.
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