Kemba Walker is one of the best point guards in the NBA. He is also underrated in a generation full of talented point guards such as Stephen Curry, Russell Westbrook, and Kyrie Irving. Walker is currently averaging 22.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 5.9 assists. He is also shooting 37 percent from the 3-point line. Since being drafted by the Hornets in 2011, Walker has been their franchise star. It appears now that he is beginning to set team records, becoming the franchise leader in 3-pointers made on Sunday against the Phoenix Suns.
Kemba Walker hits the triple in rhythm to pass Dell Curry (929) for most 3-pointers made in @hornets franchise history! #BuzzCity pic.twitter.com/28GiXPqXWj
— NBA (@NBA) February 4, 2018
Surpassing one of the best shooters of all-time is a glorious feat for Walker, who has had to deal with constant trade rumors this season. Nonetheless, owner Michael Jordan expressed that he doesn't want to trade Walker, per Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer.
“We bred him, we chose him, we groomed him to be a good player for us,” Jordan said of Walker, who the Hornets drafted ninth overall in 2011, to a great extent because Jordan saw traits in Walker that reminded him of his own playing career. It’s not like we are shopping him. We would not just give him up. I love Kemba Walker. I would not trade him for anything but an All-Star player. “I certainly haven’t given up on our best player. He’s done a hell of a job of turning himself into an All-Star.”
With the support of the front office, the Hornets should build more around Walker since he is their best player. Hopefully, Walker can lead the Hornets to more success moving forward.
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