This year's Charlotte Bobcats are a sub-.500 team clinging to a low playoff seed in one of the weakest Eastern Conference races ever. And you know what? That's a hell of an achievement.
Two years removed from setting an NBA futility record with a 7-59 mark, the Bobcats are relevant again. What's more, their accomplishments this season might distinguish the current version of the Kitties as the best in franchise history.
Granted, Charlotte's past is a short one, but as it nears the end of the final year before assuming the colors and insignia of the Hornets, it's worth examining how this campaign stacks up against the others in team history.
First, though, we have to discuss the reasons behind the Bobcats' resurgence.
Keeping it Simple
There's nothing complicated about Charlotte's return to respectability.
First-year head coach Steve Clifford is a practical, hard-nosed leader. Forged in the Van Gundy crucible, he stresses defense, emphasizes accountability and understands the importance of building around high-character personnel.
He focuse ...
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