words // Brandon Richard
Charlotte's Michael Kidd-Gilchrist probably isn't on many short lists for NBA Rookie of the Year, but he's putting together a solid first year campaign and filling up stat sheets the way many expected. The versatile small forward is averaging 9 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists and a block in about 25 minutes of action per night for a Bobcats team best described as a work in progress. While MKG hasn't fully broken out just yet, he's certainly had some plays that'll get you out of your seat, including a poster dunk at home against the Pistons last night.
With just about 3 minutes left in a closely contested game, Kidd-Gilchrist received a pass from Gerald Henderson above the free throw line, drove down the lane and gave what the NBA calls the "salon treatment" to Pistons big man Greg Monroe. On his feet — a Player Exclusive colorway of the Air Jordan 2012 Lite.
Kidd-Gilchrist ended the game with 11 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 blocks, but the Bobcats fell short 105-99.
Check out MKG's posterization of Monroe above and a few game shots below.
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