Charlotte Hornets Can Moussa Diabate Secure Starting Center Role?

Charlotte Hornets Face Uncertainty at Center Position: Can Moussa Diabate Claim the Starting Role? The Charlotte Hornets are currently navigating a significant gap at the center spot, having traded away key players like first-round pick Mark Williams to the Phoenix Suns and veteran Jusuf Nurkic to the Utah Jazz, in a move that brought in Collin Sexton. The team's management and coaching staff seem optimistic about Moussa Diabate's potential, but questions remain: Is he ready to be the team's primary starting center in the NBA? This week, our discussion panel at Charlotte Hornets On SI delves into this issue. Zach Roberts The answer hinges on Diabate's development. His defensive skills and rebounding are promising enough to consider a starting role, despite concerns about his size. However, offensively, he appears better suited for a bench role based on last season's performances. With strong offensive players surrounding him, he might be able to handle a starting position. Ryan Stano Until Diabate broadens his offensive game, it’s prudent for the Hornets to keep him coming off the bench. His ability to dominate in the paint is limited without a reliable jump shot, and Mason Plumlee...