Leaky Black Gets First Career NBA Start

Posted Feb 6, 2024
Charlotte Hornets rookie Leaky Black received his first NBA start in Monday night's 124-118 home loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. It marked Charlotte's eighth straight defeat. And Black, a former Tar Heel forward, finished with two points across his 16 minutes on the court. Black also added five rebounds and two assists without committing a turnover. (Sports Illustrated)

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