r/CharlotteHornets 20d ago

"I miss her," and it's just a sports player Video

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u/Simple_Wait_7286 20d ago

Sucks to know we couldn’t get prime Kemba the type of talent that this current roster has, he definitely would have been a great leader for the young guys and taken us somewhere.

Instead he had to compete with Dwayne Bacon, Cody Zeller, and Frank Kaminsky.

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u/TheMoistiestMonk 20d ago

His best teammate was big AL Jefferson, imagine those two with B miller, bridges and even PJ/grant

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u/SponsoredHornersFan 20d ago

2 seasons of peak Big Al really and one of those Kemba was injured half the year. Sucks

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u/wheels723 20d ago

Free PJ….wait wrong guy

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u/[deleted] 18d ago

Bacon. Kaminsky. PJ Hairston. Brian Roberts. Jorge G., TROY DANIELS FROM 3 Hawes.. list goes on and on…

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u/iHasMagyk 20d ago

How do I explain to people that my goat is Kemba Walker?

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u/TheMoistiestMonk 20d ago

Honestly I just say it proudly. Some respect it, some question it. Real ones understand

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u/Crinklecutsocks 20d ago

I saw Kemba in a grocery store I worked at. Had a hoodie over his head and a behemoth "bodyguard" with him.

I talked to him for a second at the counter, and I didn't recognize him until he looked up at me. He was a nice dude, and I made sure not to take up too much of his time.

The crazy thing is how small he is! Dude was like 5'11 and looked like he weighed 175 lbs. He looked like someone you'd play with at the park lmao.

What an absolute fucking assassin to be able to do that shit at his size. He was a joy to watch, and I wish him nothing but the best wherever he goes

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u/HomerTheBraves44 20d ago

I’d give anything to see Kemba suit up in the teal and purple one last time 😔

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u/-YEETLEJUICE- 17d ago

Cam’s “I’m back” was one of the peak Panthers moments in team history. 

Even if the star isn’t what he once was, damn if it doesn’t feel good to have one last ride. 

I’d love Kemba here one more time. He’d take a back seat. He’d smile. He’d lead. He’d teach. He’d show what it takes to be a pro. 

My favorite Hornet ever. Thanks Dad. 

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u/oodlesNnoodles98 20d ago

Man Kemba is probably my favorite player behind J kidd. Was basically the only reason I followed basketball after kidd retired but the difference between them is kemba seemed like he bled Charlotte and being from charlotte, he was the first person to make me want to rep charlotte

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u/TheMoistiestMonk 20d ago

Put us on the mf map 😤

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u/wildcatoffense 20d ago

no one could snatch someone’s ankles like kemba

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u/2spicy_4you 20d ago

Maybe Iverson, but Kemba could absolutely put you on skates

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u/ThatMFcheezer 20d ago

God, we didn't deserve Kemba. Love this man.

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u/Total_Ad9942 20d ago

YES LAWD!

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u/Swag_Turtle 20d ago

I miss dad

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u/No_Background_8703 20d ago

Now I know what happened to his knees

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u/2spicy_4you 20d ago

What his knees felt sorry for the other player’s knees?

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u/Big_Buddy_3864 20d ago

Man I remember 2011 draft we had the pick all I wanted was draft kemba we to valanciunas. Our point guard was calderon at the time lol kemba was super nice

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u/ginger_qc 20d ago

I can just hear filaayyyy

"Hesi, cross, ain't nothing over there, midrangerrr, shhhk"

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u/Skeptic135 19d ago

I met him before at the airport, he was a nice guy.

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u/Cdaddy28 20d ago

Song?

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u/TheMoistiestMonk 20d ago

NxWorries (Anderson .Paak & Knxwledge) - FromHere feat. Snoop Dogg & October London

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u/decorativebathtowels 19d ago

The whole album is great.

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u/kingBankroll95 18d ago

Back when we were competitive

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u/dober92 16d ago

Don’t worry dad just said he was getting milk and cigarettes he will be back

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u/wheels723 20d ago

I’m partial to Marvin cuz of the UNC connection but obvs Kemba is the goat for Hornets

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u/TheMoistiestMonk 20d ago

Yeah I understand. Marv was the OG and I feel like nobody truly understands how goated he was

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u/hoodpharmacy 20d ago

A lot of people understand that, you're just probably born after 2005 so you don't know a lot of people who know ball.

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u/TheMoistiestMonk 20d ago

I did write that pretty vague, but yeah you're right people do know. In the moment I was thinking 'nobody' as hornets fans, esp the newer ones

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u/[deleted] 18d ago

I miss being a season ticket holder during the “comeback” of the hornets.