Power Rankings = Bobcats are #30

[KGE]

30. Charlotte Bobcats | Future Power Rating: 382



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We had the Bobcats ranked last for two years before they bottomed out last season. Now that they've cratered … well, we still have them in last. But encouraging signs are on the horizon, and they may not be in this position for too much longer.
The biggest reason the 'Cats stayed at No. 30 is a lack of talent -- rookie Michael Kidd-Gilchrist seems like the only potential star here -- and so they still rank last in the players category. But that will change in coming years -- between their own picks and future first-rounders from Portland and Detroit, we have them rated first in the draft category. The only drag is a protected pick owed to the Bulls, one that could blow up on them if they don't become good in a few years.
Financially, Charlotte's position has improved considerably. The Bobcats essentially bought a likely lottery pick from Detroit when they agreed to take on Ben Gordon's leaden contract, yet still have plenty of cap room going forward. Finding somebody who will take it may prove more challenging, as we rated this market 28th because of its lack of fan support and losing history. That can change, however; this city has supported better Charlotte teams in the past, and while it's a small market it's at least not a cold one.
The Bobcats also have some professional management in the well-regarded Rich Cho, who has steered them away from some of the disastrous short-term gambles that were commonplace in the Larry Brown era. Baby steps, but they won't be 30th for much longer.

[Plowright]

Fair enough, but I am pretty certain we won't be the worst team in the NBA, good to see them giving us some rebuilding credit and our draft pick situation being called the best is great.

[isguros]

At least there is something we excel at.

[dvdbumpus]

These things are so finicky. It all depends on wins and star power. When we start winning we'll be fine.

If you look at the spurs, they are top 10, yet lose ginobili and Duncan. Pop is getting old. It'll be a few years for them to rebuild, yet they are 9th. I would ignore this, just like aLl other Espinoza articles.

[isguros]

The Spurs are rebuilding all the time, but their scouting system is the best in the league.

[dvdbumpus]

The Spurs are rebuilding all the time, but their scouting system is the best in the league.

The thing is, they're rebuilding with a core group. They've had their big three for years and rebuild through strong core players. Once they lose one or two of them, the seams will crack. Hopefully splitter will step it up.