Dan Dickau

The Hornets, for some people, have had a disappointing season. Last year they finished 41-41, exactly at .500. This year they are 16-54 (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/standings). However, I am more proud of the way they have played this year than last year. Despite big injuries of key players, this year I see every person on the team hustling for loose balls even when the game is out of reach. Last year they had more talent and won more games but they didn't have as much heart. The leader of the team right now is a relatively new player in the league. He doesn't look like much, but he is a very solid, fundamental player. His name is Dan Dickau. At first glance, he looks like an unathletic clown who couldn't chew gum and walk at the same time. After seeing him play, the census definitely changes. The Hornets signed him this year for 3.2 million dollars over 4 years. The Hornets definitely spent their money well on this guy. In his first year playing more than 30 games he has averaged 12.7 pts, 4.5 assists, and only 2.1 turnovers a game (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3625). I'm glad that the Hornets got rid of "superstar" Baron Davis. Baron Davis was always "hurt" and complaining of not wanting to be in New Orleans. Dan Dickau has proved to be a solid point guard for the Hornets and is a better fit for the Hornets than Baron Davis. Even though Baron Davis' stats are better, he lacks something that is more important - playing unselfish basketball with heart. Dickau has a lot of heart and he proves it every time he steps on the court.