Charlotte Bobcats, new and improved for 05-06 season

The NBA didn't treat the Charlotte Bobcats well in their first year as an expansion team. The weight fell on the shoulders of rookie, Emeka Okafor. A new season is almost here and help has arrived. Without a steady and consistent point guard, the Bobcats didn't have anyone to lead the offense in 04-05. That has changed with one top draft pick, Raymond Felton. He's quick, a smooth passer, reliable, and full of energy. I think he'll be a spark plug to the offense. Also, Felton will increase the team's scoring per game. Joining him in Charlotte will be his former Tarheel's teammate, Sean May. This is another step in the right direction. May will bring another big body to the mix, most likely going to positioned at 4 spot(PF). He has strong hands, is a proven scorer in the paint, capable of averaging 8-12 rebounds a game, and will help clog up the middle on defense.

The franchise has only begun. With enough time and the right managerial decisions this team can be respectable. They can attain mid-range goals and finish with a commendable record. Success is not going to occur overnight, but strides hopefully will be taken to improve the overall structure of this team. It's not too early to start pondering possible trades either. Another star player or two can fill a few holes at shooting guard and small forward. The pressure is going to be on the rookies though I think because they'll want to pull this team out of the gutter in only it's second year. At least the Bobcats can be content in last season's efforts by obtaining a better record than their predecessors, the New Orleans Hornets. Well, actually that's not really saying much since the Hornets finished dead last in the Western conference. That doesn't matter though, this team is moving on up and will make great progress. So cheer up, Charlotte Bobcats and best of luck in the new season!