David West blossomed in his third season with the Hornets, averaging 17.1 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game in his first season as a starter.  West gives the Hornets some muscle and athletic ability at the power forward position.  West has only averaged 22.9 minutes per game for his career, with 9.8 points & 5.6 rebounds.

Marc Jackson will be West’s back-up.  Jackson is a decent player as long as he doesn’t play too many minutes.  Jackson has only averaged 19.8 minutes per game over his career, but 8.6 points and 4.4 rebounds per game.

1st round pick Cedric Simmons gives the Hornets a good defender and rebounder when he will get to play, which probably won’t be much as a rookie.