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The Hornets filled a need that they have had for what feels like a decade. 7’2 center with a 9’9 reach that also shoots close to 75% from the line. He also runs the floor extremely well for a player his size. He is a force in the paint and from day 1 should provide an instant impact at a position that they have needed for a long time.

Twitter: @British_Buzz Linked In: James Plowright Muck Rack: James Plowright About Me Bylines for: Sports Illustrated, Sky Sports NBA, SB Nation, Queen City Hoops Based in Manchester in the United Kingdom, I have covered the Charlotte Hornets since 2008. When I was 16 years old I won a blogging competition on Bobcats.com, this ignited my passion for journalism and since then I went on to write for a variety of blogs; Hornets Planet, Queen City Hoops and At The Hive. In 2022 I took on the role as site content manager for the Charlotte Hornets Fannation site (AllHornets.com). I am also the founder of the All Hornets Podcast Network, having recorded over 350+ Hornets related podcasts. Awards - The All Hornets podcast was nominated for "Best Team Podcast" in the 2022 Sports Podcast Awards. - I was nominated for "Sports Writer of the Year" in 2013 for LSU Media while studying my B.A in History and International Relations at Loughborough University.
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