Kemba Walker sets all-time Hornets scoring record

Walker’s latest franchise mark further solidifies him as arguably the greatest player in Charlotte basketball history — Bobcats or Hornets.

Earlier this season his passed Curry for most 3-point makes in franchise history (1,014 entering Wednesday) and broke Gerald Wallace’s team record of 1,998 made free throws during the course of Wednesday’s game.

"I'm not supposed to be here. A lot of people from where I'm from don't make it... this is a huge accomplishment." - @KembaWalker after he passed Dell Curry to become the all-time leading scorer in @hornets franchise history #BuzzCity pic.twitter.com/7ROAurY8dF

— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 29, 2018

Walker, 27, is in his sixth season and has one year left on a four-year, $48 million extension signed in October 2014. A two-time All-Star, Walker has played only 11 playoff games and hasn’t made it beyond the first round. And with the Hornets a longshot to make the postseason this year, Walker is getting impatient.

“I’ve been there twice in seven years, and it’s just not fun (missing out),” Walker told The Charlotte Observer earlier this week. “I’ve always felt like I’m a winning player. Like I deserved it to be in the playoffs – to be battling. … That’s what it will be all about in the future.”

The Hornets are seemingly at a crossroads with the electrifying point guard. A new GM will be in place this offseason and will have to decide whether to trade Walker and his bargain-bin deal ($12 million in 2018-19) with an eye toward the future, or pony up and build around the face of the franchise.

“Whenever we get a new GM, we’ll see what direction he wants to go,” Walker said, “and I’ll make the best decision for me.”