25. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist

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Michael Kidd-Gilchrist was the Second Overall Pick in 2012, and the NCAA Champion from Kentucky came in with lofty expectations.

MKG had seen a marginal improvement from his rookie season (where he was a Second Team All-Rookie selection), however, a shoulder injury sidelined him for the 2015-16 season. He would return, but other than one 10-plus PPG season, Kidd-Gilchrist never achieved the level that the Hornets hoped for. Still, he was a solid player who didn't necessarily have a weak spot in his game but didn't have a discernible strength. The Hornets waived him in 2019, after 433 Games and an 8.6 PPG.

The Bullet Points

Position: Small Forward
Acquired: Drafted in the First Round, Second Overall in the NBA Draft 6/28/12
Departed: Waived 2/8/20
Games Played: 433
Per Game Averages: 25.1 MP
.479 eFG%
.715 FT%
8.6 PTS
5.5 RB
1.2 AST
0.7 STL
0.7 BLK

4 Playoff Games
22.8 MP
.519 eFG%
.600 FT%
8.5 PTS
6.5 RB
1.5 AST
0.0 STL
0.5 BLK
Advanced Stats: 13.6 PER
.535 TS%
0.7 VORP
21.1 WS

4 Playoff Games
12.0 PER
.545 TS%
0.0 VORP
0.0 WS
Major Accolades and Awards: Second Team All-Rookie (2012-13)
Other Points of Note: Top Ten Defensive Player of the Year Finishes:
9th in 2015
Finishes 8th in Rookie of the Year Voting in 2013.