Kemba Walker's Statistical Legacy with the Charlotte Hornets

1. Kemba Walker's Statistical
Legacy with the Charlotte Hornets
By: Edwin Shoffner

2. Kemba Walker's Statistical Legacy with the Charlotte
Hornets
Edwin Shoffner has directed operations at Mattress Wholesale in Greenville, South Carolina, since
2010. He expanded his professional activities in 2013, assuming the presidency of Mattress By
Appointment, also in Greenville. Beyond his work in the mattress industry, Edwin Shoffner enjoys
supporting local sports teams. He is a season ticket holder with the Charlotte Hornets.

3. Kemba Walker's Statistical Legacy with the Charlotte
Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets joined the National Basketball Association (NBA) as an expansion team
following the 1987-1988 season. Over the course of 30 seasons, the team has fielded a number of
talented players, though none has matched the productivity of Kemba Walker, the franchise’s
overall most accomplished player.

4. Kemba Walker's Statistical Legacy with the Charlotte
Hornets
Walker, a point guard out of the University of Connecticut, joined the Hornets as the 9th overall
pick in the 2011 NBA Draft. Unlike some lottery picks, Walker did not make an immediate impact
on the court. The guard averaged 12.1 points on 36 percent shooting in his first season, as
Charlotte won just seven games, the worst record in league history. As Walker settled into the pro
game, however, the team’s fortunes quickly improved.

5. Kemba Walker's Statistical Legacy with the Charlotte
Hornets
The Hornet's tripled their win count in 2012-2013 and won 43 games the following season, during
which time Walker's scoring improved to 17.7 points on approximately 40 percent shooting. He
improved in virtually all statistical categories over his first three years in the league, and while both
the team and Walker endured a lackluster 2014-2015 campaign, the Hornets went 48-34 the
following season. It represented the most wins for the franchise, which fell to the Miami Heat in a
hotly contested playoff series, in 16 years.

6. Kemba Walker's Statistical Legacy with the Charlotte
Hornets
Kemba Walker spent eight seasons with the Charlotte Hornets, becoming the team’s all-time wins
share (WS) leader at 48.5. He holds countless additional franchise records, including the most
made field goals in every category and wins over replacement player (VORP).