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ANALYSIS | RICK BONNELL
Time to review the Bobcats
A player-by-player look at Charlotte's roster
The Observer's Rick Bonnell analyzes each player still on Charlotte's roster -- his contract status and a capsule on how his season went.
DEREK ANDERSON
POSITION: G-F.
YEARS PRO: 11.
CONTRACT STATUS: Unrestricted free agent.
HIS SITUATION: Coach Sam Vincent wants to shore up the roster with some veterans, but that doesn't necessarily mean bringing back Anderson, who missed 24 games because of various injuries. Anderson can still play at a high level, but he sees a future in coaching.
EARL BOYKINS
Position: G.
YEARS PRO: 10.
CONTRACT STATUS: Unrestricted free agent.
HIS SITUATION: The Bobcats signed Boykins in late January, looking to add another scorer who could also push the ball as a point guard. Boykins fit in as Raymond Felton's backup after the team cut Jeff McInnis. Boykins didn't have a huge impact (5.2 points per game, 2.5 assists per game), but his minutes were limited to about 16 per game. It's possible the Bobcats could re-sign him, particularly if they don't draft a point guard.
MATT CARROLL
POSITION: G-F.
YEARS PRO: Five.
CONTRACT STATUS: Signed through the 2011-12 season, with an average annual salary of about $4.5 million.
HIS SITUATION: Carroll came on strong late, averaging 16 points in his last five games, all starts. Carroll's 3-point shooting, combined with Jason Richardson's, does an impressive job of stretching defenses. Plus, Carroll's 80 percent foul-shooting props up a team not particularly strong at the line.
JERMAREO DAVIDSON
POSITION: F.
YEARS PRO: One.
CONTRACT STATUS: A team option for next season at $711,000.
HIS SITUATION: Davidson got some minutes over the last seven games as Vincent searched for options at power forward. With Emeka Okafor playing primarily center and Sean May injured, there's opportunity at this position. Davidson has good offensive moves, but he needs to add some strength and bulk to match up with NBA power forwards.
JARED DUDLEY
POSITION: F.
YEARS PRO: One.
CONTRACT STATUS: Will make about $1.2 million next season, then has two one-year options beyond that under the rookie salary scale.
HIS SITUATION: While it was a reach playing him at power forward, Dudley demonstrated as a rookie he'll be a solid pro. He's not a great leaper but he rebounds off smart positioning. He arrived as a good passer, and his shooting range improved throughout the season. Will likely end up a backup small forward.
RAYMOND FELTON
POSITION: G.
YEARS PRO: Three.
CONTRACT STATUS: Eligible to sign a long-term extension this summer. Otherwise, he'll make $4.15 million next season before becoming a restricted free agent.
HIS SITUATION: While he's effective both as a point guard and a shooting guard, he prefers being the playmaker, as he was most of the time over the last 27 games. He has exceptional quickness off the dribble-drive. He takes a lot of 3-pointers (200 last season) for a guy shooting 28 percent from the arc. His turnovers (27 in his last seven games) can come in bunches.
OTHELLA HARRINGTON
POSITION: F.
YEARS PRO: 12.
CONTRACT STATUS: Bobcats seem unlikely to exercise an option for next season at $2.55 million.
HIS SITUATION: Chronic soreness in his left knee limited him to 22 games this season. He would have filled a need, particularly on defense, if he could have played more, but he never was healthy on a steady basis this season.
RYAN HOLLINS
POSITION: C-F.
YEARS PRO: Two.
CONTRACT STATUS: Restricted free agent.
HIS SITUATION: You don't find a lot of 7-footers with Hollins' athleticism, due in part to his track-and-field background. At times he was a defensive presence as a shot-blocker, but his game is still more potential than production. It makes sense to re-sign him after investing two years developing his game.
SEAN MAY
POSITION: F.
YEARS PRO: Three.
CONTRACT STATUS: Would make $2.66 million next season, before becoming a restricted free agent, unless the team signs him to an extension this summer.
HIS SITUATION: There's a lot to like about Sean May when he's on the court, particularly his rebounding. However, he's been sidelined for 188 of a possible 246 games the past three seasons. He had micro-fracture knee surgery last October. While that cost him the season, it will hopefully prolong his career.
NAZR MOHAMMED
POSITION: C.
YEARS PRO: 10.
CONTRACT STATUS: Signed through 2010-11, averaging about $6.4 million per season.
HIS SITUATION: He was available in trade because Detroit had a load of big men and a need to reduce payroll. He shot well (52 percent) with range up to 18 feet and was as good as any Bobcat at put-backs. He provides some insurance, should Emeka Okafor leave via free-agency.
ADAM MORRISON
POSITION: F.
YEARS PRO: Two.
CONTRACT STATUS: Scheduled to make $4.16 million on the rookie pay scale next season.
HIS SITUATION: He missed the season after a horrendous knee injury in a preseason exhibition. He'll return next season to a crowd at small forward -- Gerald Wallace, Jason Richardson and Jared Dudley all played there. A difficult rookie season seemed to dent Morrison's confidence, so perhaps the break from basketball will do him good.
JASON RICHARDSON
POSITION: G-F.
YEARS PRO: Seven.
CONTRACT STATUS: Signed through 2010-11, averaging about $13.3 million per season.
HIS SITUATION: Richardson was spectacular the second half of the season, scoring 25 or more points in 23 of the team's last 41 games. His 243 3-pointers were the fourth-most ever by an NBA player in a single season. If Richardson plays anything like this the first half of next season, he's a virtual lock to make his first All-Star appearance. Acquiring him is undoubtedly the best move on Michael Jordan's watch.
GERALD WALLACE
POSITION: F.
YEARS PRO: Seven.
CONTRACT STATUS: Signed through 2011-12, at $9.5 million per season.
HIS SITUATION: They don't call him "Crash'' for nothing. Wallace missed 20 games with various injuries, most notably a concussion. Critics note that the Bobcats were 9-11 in Wallace's absence. But teammates say Wallace's energy is as valuable as any quality the Bobcats possess. Analysis | rick bonnell
