Kemba is gonna be a BEAST!

[DashGlobal]

18 pts in 19 minutes?!?!

And thats with missing alot of shots!

Came up big down the stretch.

From tonight id roll with

Kemba
Hendo
Brown
Tirus
Diaw

Bigs need to work on better shot selection imo

Diop is HORRIBLE

Kemba is gonna be an EASY 20 ppg scorer for us with starter minutes

[Wolfpackbobcat]

Kemba is our closer. Thats what we learned today. A little more muscle on the legs, then he will be FINISHING those drives with dunks.

[ohara831]

Kemba has the "swag" MJ desires for his leader. He wont start the season as the starting PG, that will be DJ. But by season's end, it will be Kemba.

[bes628]

Kemba > DJ. Just saying. DJ commits turnovers at the rate of a rookie. Tyrus Thomas can't do jack.


I would roll with Kemba,Hendo,Maggette, Diaw, Bismack.

[Jerp]

He had a very good night, got the fans energized late in the game too. His future certainly looks bright, now lets see what happens when we put Biyombo and Kemba out there together.

[DashGlobal]

Will be pretty pissed if Kemba isnt starting my mid season.

We need to trade DJ imo

[spectre]

reporter just asked Silas if Kemba was the Bobcats' "Cam Newton". He laughed and then said Cam was a starter and Kemba will be coming off the bench.

We'll see how long that holds true.

[CaptainJack1]

Whoever did those shirts for Crash the Boards and I make love to pressure shirts should start thinking of making one for Kemba.

[DashGlobal]

reporter just asked Silas if Kemba was the Bobcats' "Cam Newton". He laughed and then said Cam was a starter and Kemba will be coming off the bench.

We'll see how long that holds true.

Why the hell would Silas say this publicly?

Kemba already out played DJ in the first game and will do the same in the nxt game.

He should have said well we will have to wait to see who earns the starting job

[ohara831]

reporter just asked Silas if Kemba was the Bobcats' "Cam Newton". He laughed and then said Cam was a starter and Kemba will be coming off the bench.

We'll see how long that holds true.

We only have 2 pre season games, so DJ has to start. But I think that it is entirely likely Kemba is starting before the end of the season. It will likely be due to DJ being traded as we approach the trade deadline. Interesting that DJ busts his butt, and had a -16 on the +/-, but Kemba had a +16. Has to be a bit of a shot to DJ's psyche.

[ziggy]

I was so excited by that performance that I just might need some "alone" time

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[superb1]

Why the hell would Silas say this publicly?

Kemba already out played DJ in the first game and will do the same in the nxt game.

He should have said well we will have to wait to see who earns the starting job

Patience, If Kemba plays like this and DJ struggles they won't have any chooice but to start him

[Chef]

Why the hell would Silas say this publicly?

Kemba already out played DJ in the first game and will do the same in the nxt game.

He should have said well we will have to wait to see who earns the starting job

you can't say he is going to start then try to turn around and trade dj for anything of value.

we all need to keep in mind that no starters were on the floor for atlanta for much of the 2nd half. we are not in a position to just get rid of dj. if we can find a good trade, then do it.

as i said in the chat, i am not sure that kemba is a starting pg in the nba anyway. i think he is a combo guard. i think he is a steve francis type. franchise was really good, but you aren't getting anywhere near a ring with franchise as your best player.

[SuperKemba]

I seriously don't understand why anyone would doubt Kemba's ability to be a starter. I mean what more do you want out of a guy who is 6' 1"? He's Incredibly quick and athletic with great basketball instincts. Keep in mind this was only his first preseason game so it's likely he's only going to get better. A guy with that kind of skill isn't someone you should expect to ride an NBA bench for a career. It's crazy how a guy can be so skilled and doubted at the same time.

[ammofan]

Kemba brought the superstar energy to TWCA that I normally only see when it's an opposing star in town.

He was really incredible down the stretch. Now, it was just preseason...no other real players in the game...but he stepped up and won the game. I am most impressed with his ability to get to the foul line. That's huge for a rookie, or any player for that matter.

I wish he would have made that slam!!

[SuperKemba]

This is cam newton all over again with all the doubts.

[CatNation1]

im ready to move on from DJ. I hope the front office is looking to move him ASAP.

[ammofan]

you can't say he is going to start then try to turn around and trade dj for anything of value.

we all need to keep in mind that no starters were on the floor for atlanta for much of the 2nd half. we are not in a position to just get rid of dj. if we can find a good trade, then do it.

as i said in the chat, i am not sure that kemba is a starting pg in the nba anyway. i think he is a combo guard. i think he is a steve francis type. franchise was really good, but you aren't getting anywhere near a ring with franchise as your best player.

People also said Cam Newton wasn't good enough to play in the NFL, or was he ready to start in week #1. They were wrong.

[Sik Infant]

Kemba is a freak of nature & is definitely our franchise going forward.

He goes into terminator mode when the game is on the line.

He will be the best PG from this class, I have absolutely no doubt.

[Chef]

People also said Cam Newton wasn't good enough to play in the NFL, or was he ready to start in week #1. They were wrong.

it's not a cam newton thing. or an "i doubt kemba" thing. uconn won a championship because kemba was the best player on the floor in a basketball sense. he didn't always have the most talent but his talent and gamesmanship and experience made him the best player on the floor. in the nba, he will never be the best player on the floor. he is too small and doesn't have the physical talent of allen iverson.

kemba's game is great because he is explosive and a true gamer. but he has to have the ball in his hands and it has to go through him. this limits the rest of the players on the floor. you can't put enough talent around him because of this and this severely limits how far you can go in the post season.

i like kemba alot. and think he will make an excellent pro player. i am just saying i don't think his most effective role (in terms of winning a ring) is as a starting point guard.

[DashGlobal]

I cant believe ppl are doubting Kemba.

Dude can do it all and is incredible when the game is on the line!

[Pepperz]

We are just a piece or two away (along with experience) from really being a threat to teams. We have a REALLY good core to work with. This draft may be just what we need.

Kemba = Leader that has that heart of a champion to win the big game.
Henderson = Our defensive specialist for the perimeter players
Brown = Our energy guy that is going to out hustle everybody.
Bitchsmack = Our Big Ben that makes sure every shot inside is going to be a challenge even if its just a lay up.
Williams = Our 6th man that comes off the bench and can go crazy on scoring.
DJ White = Good role player for rebounds and put backs.
BJ = Quality big that can do some scoring thru put backs and mid range.
DJA = I would like for this guy to become our JJ in come off the bench with scoring. Be that little spark while Kemba gets some rest.
Diaw = For the right price (cheap) I would like him to provide that veteran mentality. For how much we dog this guy, he does have a high BB IQ and can still contribute in all area of the game. He's very versatility in that he can play all 5 positions.
T Time = He gives us 6 fouls.
2012 1st rounder = Our main threat. Our superstar. Drummond or Davis can be that person.

We got alot of pieces to build around that star player. We just need to find that guy now.

[CrazyCarl139]

I was at the game tonight. It was all about Kemba! He played well tonight (even though in the 4th quarter it was against guys likely to get cut by ATL). The crowd was behind him 100%. People aren't going to pay money to see DJ struggle. They will pay money to see Kemba play.

I don't get the reasoning by supporting DJ on these boards. He's a bench player at best in the NBA. It's like some people on here think we should keep DJ because then we might win 20 games vs playing Kemba and winning 18. Seriously, what's the difference? I'd rather go with the growing pains of a rookie and improving for the future.

I'd roll with Diaw, Ty Thomas, Maggette, Hendo, Kemba and give rotation minutes to Bismack, DJ White, Brown, and DJ (until he gets traded). That's your 9 man rotation. Then Diop, Mullens, and Carroll round out the roster. When Reggie Williams comes back he will be a scorer off the bench and take minutes from Brown (who could take minutes from DJ).

I thought Ben Uzoh played well tonight too for what he is.

[SuperKemba]

it's not a cam newton thing. or an "i doubt kemba" thing. uconn won a championship because kemba was the best player on the floor in a basketball sense. he didn't always have the most talent but his talent and gamesmanship and experience made him the best player on the floor. in the nba, he will never be the best player on the floor. he is too small and doesn't have the physical talent of allen iverson.

kemba's game is great because he is explosive and a true gamer. but he has to have the ball in his hands and it has to go through him. this limits the rest of the players on the floor. you can't put enough talent around him because of this and this severely limits how far you can go in the post season.

i like kemba alot. and think he will make an excellent pro player. i am just saying i don't think his most effective role (in terms of winning a ring) is as a starting point guard.

Can we please stop talking about height? Chris paul is even smaller and isn't quite as quick or vertically gifted as kemba. In terms of pure basketball skill there aren't many rookies that come into the league with more natural basketball ability and instincts (I'm not saying there haven't been better "players"). I expected him to be a starter and at the very least a borderline all-star player. I don't know what everybody else is looking at but I can't see any reason to say he can't be the type of player who can help lead you to a title as a STARTER!

[CrazyCarl139]

it's not a cam newton thing. or an "i doubt kemba" thing. uconn won a championship because kemba was the best player on the floor in a basketball sense. he didn't always have the most talent but his talent and gamesmanship and experience made him the best player on the floor. in the nba, he will never be the best player on the floor. he is too small and doesn't have the physical talent of allen iverson.

kemba's game is great because he is explosive and a true gamer. but he has to have the ball in his hands and it has to go through him. this limits the rest of the players on the floor. you can't put enough talent around him because of this and this severely limits how far you can go in the post season.

i like kemba alot. and think he will make an excellent pro player. i am just saying i don't think his most effective role (in terms of winning a ring) is as a starting point guard.

I like Chef. He always has good points. I agree about what you're saying with Kemba in the traditional PG role, but I think he could be the second best player on a championship team and start at PG. So, it depends on how the team is built around him. With this team, it's great that he needs the ball in his hands and it has to go through him. That's what the 2011-2012 Bobcats need. On a team that's built to win a championship, he would need more.

Think about if a player like Kemba was on the Orlando Magic, with Dwight Howard at C and shooters around him. The Magic would be a better team with a player like Kemba starting at PG than a traditional PG like Jason Kidd. That's just one example..

[SuperKemba]

I think Kemba is going to be a LOT better than people think in the long run!

[Felton for Prez]

Love the enthusiasm guys, there isn't going to be much of it this year so every little bit helps. That said, it's a preseason game where pretty much all young dudes played in the 4th. Kemba looked good and clearly stood out. However, before we start giving him ROY, let's see a little more. It's just one game...and not even a real one.

[Proudiddy]

He's just proving me right... I said it draft night. He has that "it" factor and I envision him as a winning-version of Allen Iverson, only even better (if that makes any sense).

[Chef]

Can we please stop talking about height? Chris paul is even smaller and isn't quite as quick or vertically gifted as kemba. In terms of pure basketball skill there aren't many rookies that come into the league with more natural basketball ability and instincts (I'm not saying there haven't been better "players"). I expected him to be a starter and at the very least a borderline all-star player. I don't know what everybody else is looking at but I can't see any reason to say he can't be the type of player who can help lead you to a title as a STARTER!

chris paul is so much better as a pure point guard as kemba could or will ever be. that comparison is ridiculously unfair to kemba. chris paul is not a score first pg. kemba is. look at the stats below:

Fifth player in NBA history to lead the league in assists and steals in the same season
Don "Slick" Watts (Seattle SuperSonics, 1975–76), Don Buse (Indiana Pacers, 1976–77), Micheal Ray Richardson (New York Knicks, 1979–80), and John Stockton (Utah Jazz, 1988–89, 1991–92) also achieved this.

Only player in NBA history to lead the league in assists and steals in consecutive seasons (2007–08–2008–09)

Seasons leading the league in steals: 3 (2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11)
Tied with Micheal Ray Richardson, Michael Jordan and Allen Iverson

2nd in NBA history
Steals, half: 7, first half, vs. Dallas Mavericks, February 20, 2008
Most games with at least one steal, season: 80 (2007–08)
Recorded a steal in every game in which he played.
Alvin Robertson recorded a steal in 81 of 82 games played in 1985–86, the NBA record.
Tied with Michael Jordan (80 games with at least one steal in 1988–89)

3rd in NBA history
Highest average, assists per game, career: 9.9 (4,228/425)
Trailing Earvin "Magic" Johnson and John Stockton
Steals, game: 9, vs. Dallas Mavericks, February 20, 2008

kemba is good and maybe can be great. but tonight he had 18 and 3. 3 assists, isn't good for a pg. even if his team is filled with crap. he is a combo guard when compared to paul. and history is not very kind to combo guards with respect to winning championship.

i can tell by your name that you are a big fan. please understand i am not hating on him or being overly critical.

[Chef]

With this team, it's great that he needs the ball in his hands and it has to go through him. That's what the 2011-2012 Bobcats need. On a team that's built to win a championship, he would need more.

I agree about what you're saying with Kemba in the traditional PG role, but I think he could be the second best player on a championship team and start at PG. So, it depends on how the team is built around him.

Think about if a player like Kemba was on the Orlando Magic, with Dwight Howard at C and shooters around him. The Magic would be a better team with a player like Kemba starting at PG than a traditional PG like Jason Kidd. That's just one example..

i absolutely could not agree with you more with respect to what this teams needs right now. kemba is it. we had no spice. he is our chili powder.

in the magic example, that orlando team is getting nowhere near anything without howard. so if an offensive limited but dominate center who is petrified of the ball down the stretch because of his foul shooting failures is the centerpiece, then yes a player like kemba could absolutely be the needed 2nd piece to win.

[dnbman]

At this point, benching DJ doesn't have much to do with Kemba's greatness. It's all about building and maintaining assets. Keeping DJ as the starter makes sense, as he doesn't appear to be damaged goods. He can sill be effective, as he made some nice shots himself.

In regards to evaluating our talent, keep in mind this is a preseason game. Records in the preseason have nothing to do with regular season success. We need to be patient and let things build. That being said, Kemba looks great and appears to be the closer we've always needed.

[Wolfpackbobcat]

We need to keep DJ for depth if Kemba starts. Cant trade everyone away. We need to work on our depth.

[DashGlobal]

We need to keep DJ for depth if Kemba starts. Cant trade everyone away. We need to work on our depth.

We can get a decent backup for cheap.

If we can get a starter for DJ than we need to trade him.

[Pepperz]

DJA > decent back up

I say keep DJ and let him take over as the 2nd unit. He would be a great bench player if he just learns to accept his role. Give him an extension but only for back up quality money. If he is asking for more, than trade his ass. JJB did wonders for the Mavs as a back up and that is what I want DjA for.

[Toocool]

Don't get ahead of yourself in terms of starting.
Let him grow and mould into the role.
I have no doubt he'll start by the end of the season however.

[SuperKemba]

chris paul is so much better as a pure point guard as kemba could or will ever be. that comparison is ridiculously unfair to kemba. chris paul is not a score first pg. kemba is. look at the stats below:

Fifth player in NBA history to lead the league in assists and steals in the same season
Don "Slick" Watts (Seattle SuperSonics, 1975–76), Don Buse (Indiana Pacers, 1976–77), Micheal Ray Richardson (New York Knicks, 1979–80), and John Stockton (Utah Jazz, 1988–89, 1991–92) also achieved this.

Only player in NBA history to lead the league in assists and steals in consecutive seasons (2007–08–2008–09)

Seasons leading the league in steals: 3 (2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11)
Tied with Micheal Ray Richardson, Michael Jordan and Allen Iverson

2nd in NBA history
Steals, half: 7, first half, vs. Dallas Mavericks, February 20, 2008
Most games with at least one steal, season: 80 (2007–08)
Recorded a steal in every game in which he played.
Alvin Robertson recorded a steal in 81 of 82 games played in 1985–86, the NBA record.
Tied with Michael Jordan (80 games with at least one steal in 1988–89)

3rd in NBA history
Highest average, assists per game, career: 9.9 (4,228/425)
Trailing Earvin "Magic" Johnson and John Stockton
Steals, game: 9, vs. Dallas Mavericks, February 20, 2008

kemba is good and maybe can be great. but tonight he had 18 and 3. 3 assists, isn't good for a pg. even if his team is filled with crap. he is a combo guard when compared to paul. and history is not very kind to combo guards with respect to winning championship.

i can tell by your name that you are a big fan. please understand i am not hating on him or being overly critical.

First of all, I never suggested that kemba was a better pure PG only that he was inch or two bigger and better overall as an athlete. I simply was showing that his size shouldn't be as much of an issue. Another point I was trying to make was about his natural basketball instincts and skill level. His skill level is what will make or break his career, not to mention his drive, work ethic and intelligence. I think he can be that guy for you. Obviously he is going to have to have other guys along with him to win a title. I just see his game and believe he can be better than most expect he will be.

[DashGlobal]

Kemba is a stud and is more than capable of winning a title at the pg position.

We just need to put some good pieces around him.

[dav7z]

At this point, benching DJ doesn't have much to do with Kemba's greatness. It's all about building and maintaining assets. Keeping DJ as the starter makes sense, as he doesn't appear to be damaged goods. He can sill be effective, as he made some nice shots himself.

In regards to evaluating our talent, keep in mind this is a preseason game. Records in the preseason have nothing to do with regular season success. We need to be patient and let things build. That being said, Kemba looks great and appears to be the closer we've always needed.
Best post in the thread . All so like another one said its just one preseason game. Its a good night to be hyped up but we will still take lots of lumps this season. Salis answered the question about DJ starting perfectly. Salis knows what he has in Kemba but he all so knows DJ will bring a better return starting . DJ is a asset and we got to treat him like a asset to gain more return. Im sure DJ is being shoped by CHO right now.

players played hard tonight .
UPS, DJ White , Henderson, Doris , looked good
TT has got to learn to play with in him self . Diop is useless . Griffin kinda kinda made me want to see a little more, Kemba was the star for sure . And DJ was crumbling like a cookie at the end of the first half making turnovers . He don't handle pressure well . So lets hope we move DJ kinda fast. DJ and Kemba wont work well long term.

[dav7z]

Kemba is a stud and is more than capable of winning a title at the pg position.

We just need to put some good pieces around him.
Welcome to Bobcatsplanet Dash . But Kemba isn't ready to win a title just yet. Lets just say hes a nice start to our new core players. Im very excited to see what CHO puts on the floor next game in SMACK and BJ . Both has to be a up grade over Diop. Remember guys CHO netted us DJ White and Cunningham last season and both are solid players.

CHO is starting to put his stamp on things.

[GoBobs]

Kemba seems more comfortable at times deciding how to attack a defense while he is moving off the ball. In fact the offense looked just as good if not better tonight when he was working off the ball or giving it up and going and getting it back. I think he could be unstoppable playing that little 2 man screen game with Diaw. His game does seem a little more 2 guard like then pure point guard but he has a nice all around game too and can make some nice passes.

As far as DJ I think we are going to need to play both him and Kemba 25-30 minutes a night this year. It won't be great on defense but you can't attack them both at once so I doubt it's that much worse then just having DJ in there by himself. I am ready to move on from DJ, but only for the right deal. I think he is worth a mid to late round first.

Tyrus Thomas need to either shoot it or shot fake and do a hard one dribble drive dunk attempt. Every time he tries to dribble around with his head up deciding what to do something bad happens. He is a good shooter, just shoot it instead of turning it over so much.

DJ White also looked great. I could see this guy having a break out year. He seems like he can do everything and his feel for the game is worlds ahead of TT on offense. Right now my most anticipated lineup might be Diaw/Bismack/DJ White/Hendo/Kemba. This gives us only one guy Bismack who has to play around the basket and should be solid on defense. I could see this being our closeout lineup.

[dav7z]

Kemba seems more comfortable at times deciding how to attack a defense while he is moving off the ball. In fact the offense looked just as good if not better tonight when he was working off the ball or giving it up and going and getting it back. I think he could be unstoppable playing that little 2 man screen game with Diaw. His game does seem a little more 2 guard like then pure point guard but he has a nice all around game too and can make some nice passes.

As far as DJ I think we are going to need to play both him and Kemba 25-30 minutes a night this year. It won't be great on defense but you can't attack them both at once so I doubt it's that much worse then just having DJ in there by himself. I am ready to move on from DJ, but only for the right deal. I think he is worth a mid to late round first.

Tyrus Thomas need to either shoot it or shot fake and do a hard one dribble drive dunk attempt. Every time he tries to dribble around with his head up deciding what to do something bad happens. He is a good shooter, just shoot it instead of turning it over so much.

DJ White also looked great. I could see this guy having a break out year. He seems like he can do everything and his feel for the game is worlds ahead of TT on offense. Right now my most anticipated lineup might be Diaw/Bismack/DJ White/Hendo/Kemba. This gives us only one guy Bismack who has to play around the basket and should be solid on defense. I could see this being our closeout lineup.
That lineup does look nice on paper to me all so. But its still early.
The one thing i don't want and know its coming is DJ and Kemba at the same time . If they do play toghter . Im hopeing they play zone or its going to be real UGLY.

[GoBobs]

we could maybe go DJ/Kemba/DJ White/T Thomas/ Bismack

that would give three legit shot blockers to defend the rim

[H21T]

Ill admit I didnt read all 5 pages but holy hell it was one preseason game guys. I know he played pretty good but theres nothing we can really take from this.

Patience with Kemba is going ot be very important. I def believe he will be a star and a huge asset to this organization but this year means very very little.
I am happy to see him have a good game rather than a horrible one. lol

[CatNation1]

We are gonna get a lot of free throws with and Maggette

I'd really love to see how a line of Kemba/Henderson/Maggette/Boris/Bismack would do. Maybe Thursday :biggrin:

[stun704]

Kemba = next Isaiah Thomas, you heard it here first

[Bobcatter]

Nasty. I didn't get to watch, but I saw some tape of the game. Looking forward to catching the game on Thursday. I'm thinking he'll be considered the steal of the 2011 draft.

[spectre]

LOL!

I like Chef too! He'll come over from the Dark Side soon and be fighting to drive the Kemba Train.

Kemba is bringing the excitement...Tom Sorenson's article:

Bobcats have 'it' in rookie Walker (http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/12/20/2863299/bobcats-have-it-in-rookie-walker.html)

Last night was nothing in regards to how Kemba will be on the court in how he plays PG. He didn't know the plays and EVERYONE was telling him to shoot...not to mention he was paired with guys at the end that didn't know how to throw it in the ocean. Last night was all about getting Kemba playing time. Over time I think he's going to be a very adequate PG.

I'm very pleased with the kid!

This whole discussion is IMO just another means of saying KEEP BORIS. DJ doesn't create like he should and Kemba is a long way from the same. Boris like he has for years keeps the offense moving. He will help Kemba and the rest of the guys more than anyone short of a dominating force like Dwight Howard.

DJ moving to the bench and being happy about it just isn't a viable option. Even if he would be content to do so he'll be too expensive for us and his main skill set (shooting 3s) can be acquired cheaper. Not to mention if he's 6th man his already low value would plummet even more. I still think we should move him ASAP.

[Chef]

LOL!

I like Chef too! He'll come over from the Dark Side soon and be fighting to drive the Kemba Train.

Kemba is bringing the excitement...Tom Sorenson's article:

Bobcats have 'it' in rookie Walker (http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/12/20/2863299/bobcats-have-it-in-rookie-walker.html)

Last night was nothing in regards to how Kemba will be on the court in how he plays PG. He didn't know the plays and EVERYONE was telling him to shoot...not to mention he was paired with guys at the end that didn't know how to throw it in the ocean. Last night was all about getting Kemba playing time. Over time I think he's going to be a very adequate PG.

I'm very pleased with the kid!

This whole discussion is IMO just another means of saying KEEP BORIS. DJ doesn't create like he should and Kemba is a long way from the same. Boris like he has for years keeps the offense moving. He will help Kemba and the rest of the guys more than anyone short of a dominating force like Dwight Howard.

DJ moving to the bench and being happy about it just isn't a viable option. Even if he would be content to do so he'll be too expensive for us and his main skill set (shooting 3s) can be acquired cheaper. Not to mention if he's 6th man his already low value would plummet even more. I still think we should move him ASAP.

as always if it comes to underestimating our guys, i am happy to be wrong. in the game chat i said it was too bad dj isn't 6'5" because dj and kemba's games compliment each other really well. the only problem is they are both way to short to play together for long stretches.

as to diaw. we absolutely have to keep him until the deadline. aside from diaw only mags and kemba can be scoring threats. diaw was more aggressive last night than he has been since phoenix. it is shame that he is a contract player. but it should make him much more valuable for a late season trade because we absolutely can't resign him here.

[Mustachio]

Say what you want about it being a preseason game and the guys he was with and playing against were scrubs yada..yada..yada.

All I know is that in every single game I have seen this past year with Kemba ... he has decimated every opponent hes come across. Dude has IT. and nobody needs IT like the Charlotte Bobcats

I think hype is warranted at this point, if for no other reason than we never get the hype and I want to enjoy it for a little while.

[bes628]

He has definitely brought us some positive reaction from outside fanbases. Play the kid, let him be the Cam of basketball. I mean, honestly I think he's better for this team right now than DJA.

[polarcat]

Honestly, I wasn't sold on Kemba as being anything more than another DJ Augustin or dare I say a Khalid Al-Amin v2.0 when we drafted him. I know it's only one pre-season game, but I was impressed with what I saw from Walker. I do like the Steve Francis comparison as a non-traditional shooting PG, though I love Kemba's personality. During the offseason, I saw a few interviews and vids of him and the background he comes from in NYC. As a NYC kid, I need to jump on the Kemba train because the dude has character and swagger that showed in the Big East and last night. I'm not ready to turn the keys over to him yet and will need to see him over the course of the year before anointing him our starter, but if he does what he did last night, he will be the starter by the end of the year. The energy he brought and the first step that he showed reminded me of when AI and Tim Hardaway came into the league. I feel for DJ, because considering where he was drafted, he should already be a starting PG in the league avg'ing 15/8. He hasn't progressed, and this year will be the true test with a young gun breathing down his neck. Ideally, Kemba is the truth, and DJ becomes our 6th man ala Jamal Crawford or Nate Robinson. However, the way the front office has been so hot and cold with DJ, I don't think he would react well to a bench role. I bet he demands a trade or walks to try and be a starter somewhere in the league. 2012 is a huge year for this franchise. We need to figure out the futures of several players ---- DJ, Tyrus, DJ White, and Diaw. I will eat my crow since I was not the most thrilled fan when we took Walker in the draft..... I liked what I saw last night. If we truly are in the Andre Drummond/Harrison Barnes sweepstakes, I'd hope we start Kemba by midseason so he can cut his teeth on a shortened "odd" kind of season. A future of Kemba/Henderson/Barnes/Bismack/T2 or Kemba/Henderson/Maggette/Bismack/Drummond looks pretty nice.

[dav7z]

He has definitely brought us some positive reaction from outside fanbases. Play the kid, let him be the Cam of basketball. I mean, honestly I think he's better for this team right now than DJA.
Guys give CHO time im sure hes working on that . Im sure hes just waiting for a few starting points to screw up . Timeing and DJs value is what CHO is looking at . We don't need to jump into a stupid deal . Until then we show case DJ. We don't have to win just get assets right now.

[Plowright]

It was one preseason game. DJ was playing against rookie Donald Sloan for most the time. Lets not get carried away

[ND22]

It was one preseason game. DJ was playing against rookie Donald Sloan for most the time. Lets not get carried away

This. Its very easy to get excited, and we all should be; but lets not get carried away.

Some of you want to proclaim Kemba the next great one and trade DJ away like he's worthless based on one game.

I'm with the group here that wants things to develop as they should. No rush. I believe Kemba will be our starter by the end of the year, but DJ is better than you think, and honestly believing we should just throw him away because we have Kemba is unfair.

[Chef]

i will say no matter how you feel, it is a great feeling to have something that we are excited about as well as the rest of the league.

[bes628]

i will say no matter how you feel, it is a great feeling to have something that we are excited about as well as the rest of the league.

This is most important. Everybody here knows it was a preseason game...but still when you have little to be excited about, and then that something does come along...celebrate it, enjoy it.


We have very little to be excited about right now. Kemba's performance is a step in the right direction.

[Chef]

and if the rest of the league gets excited and people start wanting to see kemba, maybe just maybe....

i will be removed from blackout hell!!!

[DashGlobal]

no one is wanting to "throw" DJ away.

people are wanting to trade him for a QUALITY player that could potentially start or be a key contribute off the bench in a position of need.

we would be GAINING, not losing.

[Marvel]

Kemba > DJ. Just saying. DJ commits turnovers at the rate of a rookie. Tyrus Thomas can't do jack.


I would roll with Kemba,Hendo,Maggette, Diaw, Bismack.

You know he had one of the lowest TO rates last season right? 1.8 for his career. Man some of you blow your load too early. Based on some peoples logic here, Kemba will continue to shoot at a low percentage for the entire season based on one pre season game...smh.

[Marvel]

We treated Felton the same way, but he just had a longer time to improve.

Apparently DJ hyperextended his elbow against Atlanta.

[TheBeagle]

i will say no matter how you feel, it is a great feeling to have something that we are excited about as well as the rest of the league. Bingo! This is why I advocated drafting Kemba back in June. He has the "it" unlike any other we've drafted, or really, ever had on our team. Eternal love to GW of course, but he was not that man. Raymond had the mentality but not the skill.

Whatever happens down the road no one knows, but Kemba definitely has a buzz surrounding him, and, right now, that's what this franchise needs.

[ND22]

Whatever happens down the road no one knows, but Kemba definitely has a buzz surrounding him, and, right now, that's what this franchise needs.

Desperately.

[Dcarnys]

Loving what I'm seeing from him. Hes the spark player anyone would want on their team and were so damn lucky to have.

[spectre]

MJ isn't wasting any time...chk out whose the feature guy now.


http://www.bobcatsbreak.com/

[Wolfpackbobcat]

So glad we have Silas. With Brown, Kemba would be buried on the bench.

[Plowright]

"Sekou Smith: Folks doubted him foolishly in the weeks leading up to the June draft and they will pay for it for years to come. Because Kemba Walker is going to be the one player in this class that far exceeds expectations and establishes himself as the steal of the 2011 Draft. Walker has the ideal skill set for the position in today’s NBA, where scoring point guards can thrive in most any situation."

[spectre]

Kemba Walker and Star Power in the NBA (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/992199-kemba-walker-and-star-power-in-the-nba)

LOL I think this must have been written by his mom!

[spectre]

Found this posted on another the morning after the 1st ATL preseason game. I don't know the poster from Adam so take it FWIW...


Working in the team store tonight, we couldn't keep the Kemba jerseys on the racks. And guys were coming into the store chanting Kemba's name loudly.


Ka-ching!

[Marvel]

I couldn't believe our luck when we got both Kemba and Smack in the draft. Best draft EVER. I also couldn't believe the other teams that slept on Kemba too. I wonder if Sean May was ever our "feature guy."