Charlotte is #2 in the East, and has to be one of the better teams in the NBA. They just DESTROYED a really good Miami team. Charlotte defense is incredible. Lin plays really, really good D. His help D has really improved, as well.
Hornets are now 2nd in the east. NetRtg 4th in the league. They are looking like a good team, and still getting better.
So why did you post the names of the writers to identify them as "not American" rather than posting the headquarters of the news publication? Were you trying to confuse us?
He isn't near elite, but he has moved into the good category. Good coaching is making a huge difference for him on that end.
bu bu but lin went to a crappy eastern conference team since no one else wanted him! did lin make the hornets better??? at least we can still make fun of his hair!
This Hornets team is reminding me of the '04 Pistons. Lin/Kemba=Chauncey/Lindsey Hunter, Batum=Tayshaun, Lamb=Rip Hamilton, Marvin Williams=Sheed, Al Jefferson/Zeller= Big Ben, Kaminsky/Hawes=Okur. Obviously some of these aren't close fits, but both are unheralded teams overachieving against expectations. The Hornets are one game away from the 1st seed I believe.